Jeton - Henri IV - Maison commune d'Orléans

€1.00
LocationFrance
Year1600
TypeUtility token
CompositionBrass
Weight5.2 g
Diameter27 mm
Thickness1 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgeFull
Period
Reference(s) Feu#8107
Obverse descriptionWoman standing frontally, holding grapes and ears of corn in her right hand, her left hand resting on the city`s shield; at her feet, an upside-down urn and behind, to the left, the city of Orléans. Legend around and in the exergue, the name of the city.
Obverse letteringPOVR• LA• MAISON• DE VILL[E]• DORLEANS• AVRELIA.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionKing Charles VII, his crown on the ground in front of him, and Joan of Arc kneeling at the feet of Christ on the Cross. Surrounding caption and date in exergue.
Reverse lettering•A• DOMINO• FACTVM• EST• ISTVD• • 1600 •
Reverse scriptLatin
Mint
Mintage1600  - -
Catalog ID5529736330
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