Vespasian - Rechenpfennig "Fides Publica", ca.1711 by J.J. Dietzel, Nuremberg

Location: Southern Germany
Type: Counter Token / Imitation Roman coins series  
Date: Undated (ca.1711-48)
Currency: Token / Rechenpfennig
Grade: XF
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 5.33 g
Diameter: 28.2 mm
Thickness: 0.9
Mint: Nuremberg
Shape: round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: ? (Revers imitation of Denar - Cohen 163/164)

Obverse:
Laureate head of Emperor Vespasian to left. Latin legend around and the engraver initial below head.

Lettering: DIVVS • AVGVSTVS • - • VESPASIANVS • X •  / • D •

Reverse:
Clasped hands holding caduceus and corn-ears; surrounded by Latin legend and "SC" below. A small "D" between these two letters for the engraver name: Dietzel.

Lettering: 
FIDES• - •PVBL• 
  • S d C •

Translation: 
Fides Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Loyalty of the public. Decree of the senate.

Edge:
Smooth.

Comment:
Minted by Johann Jakob Dietzel (1711-1748).

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

Collezione : Exonumia