Jeton - Henri IV - 'Saecli Melioris Origo'

€1.00
LocationFrance
Year1600
TypeUtility token
CompositionBrass
Weight5.6 g
Diameter27 mm
Thickness1 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgeFull
Period
Reference(s) Feu#11882 var.
Obverse descriptionCrowned shields of France and Navarre surrounded by the two collars of the King`s orders. Between the points of the two shields, a crowned H between two branches. Legend around a toothed edge.
Obverse letteringHENRICUS IIII • FRANC - ORUM • ET • NAVARAE • REX H
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionHenri IV, seated with his feet on trophies, holds the scepter, olive branches and a clock; Time, goateed and bearded, armed with his scythe, indicates the time on the dial. Legend around and date in exergue.
Reverse lettering•SAECLI• MELIORIS• ORIGO• • 1600 •
Reverse scriptLatin
Mint
Mintage1600  - -
Catalog ID9722588240
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