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J.H. Schwab in Amsterdam, token good for a glass of beer
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J.H. Schwab in Amsterdam, token good for a glass of beer

anonymous · c. 1850 - c. 1880 · striking (metalworking); brass (alloy)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Brass beer token with a hole. Obverse: king with crown on head raising a beer glass with his right hand. Reverse: inscription in Gothic script within circle and German legend; at the bottom, two crossed ears of corn. Unofficial currency.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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medalmonetary tokensJ. SchwabAmsterdam
Credit lineJ.H. Schwab te Amsterdam, penning goed voor een glas bier. c. 1850 - c. 1880. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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