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Counter Token - Das Beste, Louis XVI

Features

Location Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Type Utility items › Counter tokens
Composition Brass
Weight 1.1 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness 0.8 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
322510

Obverse

Bust of Louis XVI to the right, lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: LUD*XVI D*G*FR *N*REX

Unabridged legend: Ludovicus XVI Dei Gratia Francia et Navarra REX

Reverse

Winged & crowned anchor with a heart

Script: Latin

Lettering: DAS BESTE

Translation: THE BEST

Comments

The winged anchor symbolizes, I will be there in your time of need or I was there in your time of need, also for stability. The crown is for the coronation as Emperor. The heart for his courage and perhaps also his love of France.

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