Brass Token, Nuremberg (Nuremberg (Germany)), 1500 - 1700. 1947.61.916

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1947.61.916

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 3.193
    • Diameter (in mm): 27.2

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Token
  • Date Range: 1500 - 1700
  • Material: Brass

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: RECHE MEISTER
    • Type: Rechenmeister seated behind counting table, facing.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: ABCD/ EFGHIK/ LMNOP/ QRSTW/ VXYZ
    • Type: Alphabet within floral wreath.

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1947.61.916
  • Department: Modern
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Gift of D.M. Bullowa,and purchase

Subjects

  • Series: Alphabet Counter

Notes

  • cf. to 1947.61.917

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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