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1734 German copper Rechenpfennig, or counting token, issued for Johann Albrecht Brauns, mintmaster at Zellerfeld in the Harz mining region.
One side displays helmeted Harz arms featuring a stag and fir trees, surrounded by the name IOHANN ALBRECHT BRAUNS and the date 1734.
The opposite side depicts rain falling from clouds over a flowering meadow. The Latin legend COELI BENEDICTIO DITAT translates approximately to, “The blessing of heaven enriches.”
Details:
* Date: 1734
* Origin: Zellerfeld, Harz, Germany
* Metal: Copper
* Weight: 4.79 grams
* Diameter: 26 mm
* Type: Mintmaster counting token
* References: Elbeshausen A 165; Neumann 31739; Knyphausen 7124; Heyse 69
A nearly 300-year-old piece of German minting history. Displays dark age-related patina, circulation wear, scattered surface marks, and edge irregularities. Please inspect the photographs carefully for condition. The exact item pictured is the item you will receive.
Photographed under a light source to better show detail and color. The U.S. penny is shown for scale only and is not included.
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