Remus & Romulus, 1619 - Rechenpfennig Nürnberg, Germany (var. metal)

Country: Nürnberg, Germany
Type: Rechenpfennig / Token
Date: 1619
Currency: Counter tokens
Grade: F/VF
Composition: Brass
Weight: 4 g
Diameter: 28.8 mm
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Mint: Nürnberg, Germany
Shape: round (irregular) 
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: Groenendijk/Levinson# 193; Neumann# 32372

Obverse:
The she-wolf nurses Romulus and Remus.

Lettering:
WULF • LAUFR • IN • NURMBERG
• REMUSET •

Engraver: Wolf Lauffer II.

Reverse:
Faustulus with two children and the dog approaches Larentia, legend around and date in exergue.

Lettering:
✿ REMUS ✿ ET ✿ ROMULUS
✿ 1619 ✿

Edge:
Smooth.

Reference : Groenendijk/Levinson# 193; Neumann# 32372

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

Collection : Exonumia