Jeton - Charles IX - Fortuna et le Tempus

€375,923.00
LocationFrance
Year1560-1574
TypeUtility items/Counter token
CompositionBrass
Weight2.7 g
Diameter28 mm
Thickness0.5 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgePlain
Period
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionLarge crowned K above the globe and below a radiant sun. It is flanked by ears of wheat on the left and a branch of brambles on the right. Surrounding legend.
Obverse lettering✤ QVOS • VEVLT • FORTVNA • BEAT •
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionFortune is seated on her wheel, with a scythe and key, in front of which winged Time is chained to the ground. Legend around.
Reverse letteringO FORTVNA • POTENS • QVAM• VARIABIL•
Reverse scriptLatin
Mint
MintageND (1560-1574)  - -
Catalog ID8992783020
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