Counter token - Louis XIII
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Features
| Location |
Free imperial city of Nuremberg
(German States)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.78 g |
| Diameter | 28.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 538652 |
| References | Feu# 12304 Félix-Bienaimé Feuardent. Jetons et méreaux depuis Louis IX jusqu'à la fin du Consulat de Bonaparte. Paris, France (5 volumes). Michael Mitchiner; 1988. Jetons, Medalets and Tokens / Volume 1. The Medieval Period and Nuremberg. B.A. Seaby, London, United Kingdom. |
Obverse
King Louis XIII riding a horse, facing left. Engraver's initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LVDOVICVS • XIII • D . G • FRANCOR • ET • NAVF •
• W • L •
Unabridged legend: Ludovicus XIIII Dei Gratia Francorum Et Navarrae
Translation:
Louis XIII, King of France and Navarre
W.L.
Engraver: Wolf Lauffer
Reverse
A crown supported by two pillars engrossed by palms/fronds on a pedestal. Engraver's initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGIS. SACRA. FOED. MAGN
.W.L.
Unabridged legend: Regis sacra foed magnussimus
Engraver: Wolf Lauffer
Edge
Plain
Mint
Nuremberg, GermanyComments
The Engraver was Wolf Laufer, though it's unclear which Wolf Laufer engraved this coin.
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