Rekenpenning uit Neurenberg met Vulcanus c. 1575 - 1625

This small, round, silver medal, or "Rekenpenning" (counting token) from Nuremberg, was created by Hans Krauwinckel, c. 1575 - 1625. The obverse features the Roman god Vulcan, the patron god of metalworking, seated and working on an anvil with bellows, likely representing the craft of the medal's creator. The reverse displays a coat of arms, likely representative of a guild or institution in Nuremberg. These tokens, often commissioned for special occasions or events, served as a form of early advertising. Their diminutive size, however, makes them rare finds today.