Token - Louis XV Albrecht Hoger | Coinantiquariat
Art. number: 124
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Token - Louis XV Albrecht Hoger | Coinantiquariat
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Art. number: 124
Specifications
| Composition | Brass |
| Issuing state | Free imperial city of Nuremberg |
| Year | 1735 AD |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Type of Exonumia | Utility items - Counter token |
| Alignment | Coin |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint Mark Location | Nuremberg |
Description
This counter token is a testament to the artistry of Albrecht Hoger, a master engraver active from 1735 to 1789. The obverse displays the draped and labeled bust of King Louis XV, framed by the lettering "LVD.XV.D.G. FR.ET.NA.REX." On the reverse, a three-masted ship sails left, encircled by the legend "DURCH GLUCK UND FLEIS RE PF (AH)", with Albrecht Hoger's signature. This numismatic piece is minted between 1735-1789. The counter token in particular is holed.
Tag: Louis XV, Albrecht Hoger, Counter Token, Master Engraver, 1735-1789, Numismatic Art, French King, Three-Masted Ship, Coinantiquariat Collection, Historical Numismatics
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