Jeton - Francis III de Lorraine - par Saint-Urbain

€404,098.00
LocationLorraine, Duchy of
Year1714
TypeUtility items › Counter tokens
CompositionCopper
Weight6 g
Diameter25 mm
Thickness1.1 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeSaint-Urbain
Reference(s) Feu#7572, Corre#3167
Obverse descriptionChild`s bust on the left of Prince Francis Stephen, eldest son of Leopold I and future Francis III. Latin title all around. Engraver`s signature below the truncation.
Obverse letteringFRANC• STEP• PR• A• LOT• LEOP• I• ET• ELIS• C• AVREL• F• II• SU
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionTwo olive trees with intertwined branches, symbolizing the union of the two brothers on their first entry into the city of Nancy. Latin legend above and in the exergue with the date.
Reverse lettering• SPES• ALTERA• GENTIS • • NANC• PRIM• ING• VRB• OPT• •1714•
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverNancy, France
Mintage1714  - -
Catalog ID7006341740
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