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Country: * Tokens * (Nürnberg, Germany)
Type: Rechenpfennig / Token
Date: Undated (ca.1586-1635)
Currency: Counter tokens
Grade: VG
Composition: Brass
Weight: 3,8 g
Diameter: 27,5 mm
Mint: Nürnberg, Germany
Shape: round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: Stalzer 275; Neumann 32289
Obverse:
Ottoman Sultan riding a horse facing to left. Legend around and engraver's initial in exergue.
Lettering:
TVRCKI CHS KEISER
H • K
Engraver: Hans II Krauwinckel.
Reverse:
Crowned coat of arms of Constantinople. Legend around.
Lettering:
INSIGNIIS CIVIT CONSTANT
Comments:
Rare monetary depiction of Ottoman Sultan, dated from first quarter of XVIIth Century.
Reference : Stalzer 275; Neumann 32289
Collection : Exonumia