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Description: | Post medieval token; Struck copper alloy jeton from the Nuremberg workshop of Hans Krauwinkel II (1586-1635), part of the Franco-allegorical series dated 1589. The token shows Volcanus on one side and Ciparissus on the other. It is quite worn and has a dull, dark brown patina over its surface.Obv. Vulcan at his anvil, flanked by Cupid, Mars and VenusVOLCANVS; H.K. in exergueRev. Ciparissus to the right with his bow, a fallen stag to the left, pierced by an arrowCI[PA]RISSVS; H.K. in exergueDiameter 28.1mm, thickness 1.1mm, weight 4.95gRef: Mitchiner, Vol I, page 451, token 1604
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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