Token - Henry IV - Omnis Victoria Adno date

€1.00
LocationFrance
Year1593-1607
TypeUtility token
CompositionBrass
Weight4.77 g
Diameter28.04 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
Reference(s) Feu#11860, Feu#11851
Obverse descriptionThe King of France, in armour and brandishing a sword, riding triumphant to right over a battlefield strewn with weapons. He is wearing a commander`s scarf. On the flank of his galloping caparisoned horse are the two shields of France and Navarre. Lettering around which continues into exergue. Toothed border
Obverse letteringHENRICVS IIII GALLIÆ ET NAVAR. REX .
(Translation: Henry 4th, King of France and Navarre)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionTwo round-based shields, of France and Navarre, flanking a drawn sword, point upwards, between two laurel or palm branches. The blade passes through an open crown and the point penetrates a heavenly chaplet set among clouds from which proceed rays and laurels. Lettering around, sword divides date. Toothed border
Reverse letteringOMNIS VICTORIA A DNO 1596
(Translation: Every victory swim)
Reverse scriptLatin
Mint
Mintage1593  - (fr) Feu# 11851 -
1596  - (fr) Feu# 11860 -
1607  - -
1607  - -
Catalog ID8647773410
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