Jeton - Francis III de Lorraine - par Saint-Urbain

Location Lorraine, Duchy of
Year 1714
Type Utility token
Composition Copper
Weight 6 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness 1.1 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Feu#7572, Corre#3167
Obverse description Child`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 script Latin
Obverse lettering FRANC• STEP• PR• A• LOT• LEOP• I• ET• ELIS• C• AVREL• F• II• SU
Reverse description Two 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering • SPES• ALTERA• GENTIS • • NANC• PRIM• ING• VRB• OPT• •1714•
Mint
Mintage
Numisquare ID 7006341740
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