Jeton - Louis XIV Et Victor Fulmina Ponit

€1.00
LocationFrance
Year1698
TypeUtility token
CompositionBrass
Weight5.2 g
Diameter27 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgePlain
Period
Reference(s) Feu#12855
Obverse descriptionThe bust of King Louis XIV topped with a long curly wig and facing right (old head with a ribbon in his hair). Denticled border. The engravers initials “TB” below the truncated neck
Obverse letteringLVDOVICVS · MAGNVS · REX · T·B
(Translation: Louis Great King)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionIn the centre, a nude Jupiter seated on a cloud, lightning poses next to him on right, with an eagle at his feet on left. Crossed palms in exergue. Denticled border
Reverse letteringET · VICTOR · FVLMINA · PONIT ·
(Translation: Victorious, he rests his lightning. `The victor sets the crushing blow`)
Reverse scriptLatin
Mint
MintageND (1698)  - -
Catalog ID6106764320
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