Rechenpfennig - Alexander the Great (Diane)

Issuer Nuremberg, Free imperial city of

Type Counter tokens

Mints Ludwig Christian Lauer

Obverse

A cuirassed (armoured) bust of Alexander the Great with plumed helmet facing left. Border of long teeth, lettering both sides

Lettering: ALEX MAG

Reverse

A robed Diane (the huntress), going to the right, holding behind her (right hand) a bow, and (left hand) a hunting dog on a leash. Background is a representation of a forest: on the right is one tree, and a plant behind her. Border of long teeth, lettering above

Lettering: RECH. PFEN. I L

Basic Information

Category Exonumia

Orientation medal

Demonetization Yes

Face Value 1 Rechenpfennig (Numeric: 0.01)

Series Diane the huntress

Engravers

Obverse Iohann Jakob Lauer

Reverse Iohann Jakob Lauer

Physical Characteristics

Composition Brass

Weight 0.47 g

Size 16.7 mm

Shape Round

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

ALEX MAG

Reverse Lettering

RECH. PFEN. I L

Comments

An undated (German: o J = ohne Jahr) brass Rechenpfennig coined in Nuremberg, Germany over fifty years (1783-1833). The depiction of Alexander the Great is perhaps taken from his gold stater coins. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_the_Great Another example, in better condition ...