Token c.1806, Alexander the Great - Rechenpfennig by Johann Jakob Lauer

Location: Southern Germany
Type: Counter Token / Rechenpfennig
Date: Undated, c.1806
Currency: Token / Rechenpfennig
Grade: XF/AU
Composition: Brass
Weight: 0.4 g
Diameter: 15/16.5 mm
Mint: Nuremberg
Shape: round (irregular)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: none

Obverse:
Cuirassed and helmeted bust of Alexander the Great heading right surrounded by his name.

Lettering: 
ALEX : _ MAGNUS

Translation: Alexander the Great.

Reverse:
Palace or temple, surmounted by a crescent. Denomination around and the initials of the engraver in exergue.

Lettering: 
RECHE  _  PFENN 
I• L•

Translation: Rechenpfennig. Johann Lauer.

Engraver: Johann Jakob Lauer (1806-1865).

Edge:
Smooth.

Mint:
L. Chr. Lauer, Nuremberg, Germany (1729-1924).

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

Coleção : Exonumia