Jeton - Louis XIII - Chambre aux deniers - Hercule et Prométhée

€377,300.00
LocationFrance
Year1620
TypeCommemorative medals › Company, institution and association medals
CompositionBrass
Weight6 g
Diameter27 mm
Thickness1 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgeFull
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Feu#2328
Obverse descriptionJoined shields of France and Navarre surrounded by the two collars of the King`s orders and surmounted by a closed royal crown. Between the two shields, a crowned L between two coronets. Surrounding legend.
Obverse lettering✿CHAMBRE• AVX• DENIERS• DV• ROY
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionYoung Hercules, standing on the right, comes to break Prometheus` chains; the vulture is on the ground, pierced by an arrow. Legend around and date in exergue.
Reverse lettering•MACTAVIT • VOLVCREIS • SAEVAS • NVNC • VINCVLA • SOLVIT •1620•
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1620  - -
Catalog ID5790080570
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