Rechenpfennig Nuremberg by Kilian Koch

rechenpfennig firmabo 

1587
brass
27 mm. 3.50 g.

FIRMABO (Strengthening)
The sun and a pair of wings, tongues of flame on the sides

CHILIANVS COQVVS NORIBERGENSIS 87 (Kilian Koch from Nuremberg)
Two lions one above the other, holding laurel branches in their paws

 

 

 

rechenpfennig spes altera 

1585-1615
brass
27 mm. 4.80 g.

CONCEDAT LAVREA LINGVAS (Give the laurels to the negotiations)
Two warriors facing each other, trophy in between

SPES ALTERA VITAE / C.K. (Hope for another life)
Bundle of ears of corn behind crossed bones

 

 

 

rechenpfennig manet vltima 

1585-1615
brass
27 mm. 4.50 g.

AVT CAESAR AVT NIHIL / CEILIAN KOCH (Either Caesar or nothing / Kilian Koch)
Warrior with lance and torch

MANET VLTIMA COELO (The last one is in heaven)
Palm and laurel branch between crowns and lilies

 

 

 

rechenpfennig gallia fortit 

1585-1615
brass
27 mm. 4.60 g.

GALLIA FORTIT / C K (Gallia is brave / Kilian Koch)
Two warriors hold a sapling, at their feet are a rooster and a dog

ANDRE HACC REFFIER DE LA COVRT DES MONOIES (Andre Hacc, clerk the court of mints)
Coat of arms with three birds