1700 Nürnberg baptismal token

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Seattlite86, Mar 13, 2020.

  1. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    Here is another purchase. I normally avoid meals, but it was from the same seller as the 1799 Kreuzer and I liked the design. It's dateless, but is believed to be from 1700 Nürnberg. It's a baptismal token, showing the baptism of Jesus Christ.
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  3. Eduard

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    I like it!

    This is what acsearch says for the one example they have on record:

    "ALTDEUTSCHE LÄNDER
    Nürnberg, Stadt
    Kerzendreier (1677-1716 (v.G.F.Nürnberger) Die Taufe am Jordan. DIS IST MEIN LIEBER SOHN/ Jesuskind m.d.Rechten segnend,l.Reichsapfel EMANUEL CHRISTVS Slg.967 Imh. 454.84

    Kerzendreier waren das Patengeschenk des "kleinen Mannes" "
     
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  4. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    Thank you for the added info! I did not know this particular one spanned four decades. :)
     
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