Nuremberg token of the so-called “Venus” type (1500')

Issuer: Germany
Type: Rechenpfennig / Token
Date: Undated (c.1490-1550)
Currency: Counter tokens
Grade: F15
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 3.5 g
Diameter: 29 mm
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Mint: Nürnberg
Shape: round
Orientation: Medal alignment 
References: Dugn# 509

Obverse:
Fictional legend around the degenerate crowned arms (crown in the shape of a lighter of Burgundy) of Philip of Habsburg.

Reverse:
Fictional legend around Venus standing half left, holding flowers in hand right and bird in her left.

Edge:
Smooth.

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/exonumi...

Collection : Exonumia