1750s, Nürnberg. Interesting Brass "Minerva" Rechenpfennig (Reckoning Token) Coin.

Mint Period: 1750s Mint Place: Nuremberg Medallist/Mint-Master:  Laufer Condition: Some deposits, otherwise VF+ Denomination: Rechenpfennig (Reckoning Token) Coin - Minerva Diameter: 22mm Weight: 0.98gm Material: Brass

Obverse: Helmeted and cuirassed bust of the greek goddess Minerva left. Legend: MINE - RVA   Reverse: Standing togate figure of the greek goddess Diana, holding bow and a dog on a rein (hunting scene?). Tree to right. Legend: RECH : PFEN Exergue: LSL

Jetons were token or coin-like   medals produced across Europe from the 13th through the 17th centuries.   They were produced as counters for use in calculation on a lined board   similar to an abacus. They also found use as a money substitute in games, similar to modern casino chips or poker chips.   Thousands of different jetons exist, mostly of religious and   educational designs, as well as portraits, these most resembling   coinage.