Counter Token 1608-1612 - Hans Schultes III, Nürnberg | Coinantiquariat
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Art. number: 149
Specifications
| Composition | Brass |
| Issuing state | Free imperial city of Nuremberg |
| Year | 1608 AD |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Type of Exonumia | Utility items - Counter token |
| Alignment | Medal |
| Edge | Plain |
Description
This distinctive counter token from Nürnberg, minted between 1608 and 1612 by engraver Hans Schultes III, features a helmeted bust of Mercury on the obverse with the inspirational motto "GLIKKVMPTVONGOTIST WA" translating to "Happiness comes from God is true." The reverse is marked with "HANSSCHVLTESZVNVREMB", identifying the engraver and his connection to Nürnberg. This token is not only a piece of numismatic history but also a reflection of the era's craftsmanship and cultural sentiments regarding fortune and divine providence.
Tag: Hans Schultes III, Counter Token, Nürnberg Mint, 1608-1612 Token, Mercury Bust, German Numismatics, Historical Engraving, Divine Happiness Message, Coinantiquariat Collection, Numismatic Art.
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