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Counter
Counter. Obverse: A tortoise with a mast and sail set in its back. Legend: 'FESTINA LENTE'. Reverse: A man carrying an ass on his shoulders. Legend: 'ASSIDVITATE ET TOLERENTIA'. Exergue: 'WOLF . LAVFER . RECH : PE :' (Rechnung pfennig, i.e. counter).
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0487 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Lauffer, W. |
| Places: | Germany |
| Date made: | 17th century |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 28 mm |