Henri III - Jeton de la Chambre des Comptes 1589

€350,706.00
LocationFrance
Year1589
TypeCommemorative medals/Institution medal
CompositionBrass
Weight5 g
Diameter27 mm
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ShapeRound
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Obverse descriptionShield of France surrounded by the collars of the king`s orders and surmounted by a closed royal crown
Obverse letteringCAM COM REGIORVM BRI SVBDVCENDIS RATIONIB
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Reverse descriptionThe legend on the reverse seems to be inspired, for the background, by Luke 28, 31, a passage where Christ asks his disciples what man, if he is about to build a tower, what king, if he is about to to make a war, does not first count the expense, to know if he has enough to carry out his project
Reverse letteringIN · AEDIFIC · ET · BELLO · SVMPT / COPVT SVBDVCENDIS · / · RATIONIB · / · 1589
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Mintage1589  - -
Catalog ID4157767430
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