Crowned king seated on his throne, holding a scepter in his right hand. He receives the homage of a woman [personifying money] kneeling at the feet of the King (the Mint), carrying a balance in his left hand, to check the weight of the parts; and a cornucopia in his right hand, from which flow of coins; across the balance of the press to strike coins, which guarantees good quality. Under the throne, signature: G.
Obverse lettering
LABORIS FRUCTUS IMMUNITAS.
A.A.A.F.F. (Translation: Immunity is the reward of their labor [L`immunité est la récompense de leur travail] For casting and minting of gold, silver, copper [Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo])
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
A garden, inside of which is a palace. A vegetable garden with vegetables and flowers by bees `butinés`, enclosed by walls, with a monumental gate at the bottom. In the front left corner, on a bench, a hive covered with straw wicker; above, a swarm of bees flew by following his king.
Reverse lettering
AD REGIS NUTUM OTIA PELLUNT.
MONNOYE DE LILLE (Translation: They work tirelessly to suit the desires (needs) of King [Elles travaillent sans relâche au gré des désirs (besoins) du roi])
Reverse script
Latin
Mint
, carrying a balance in his left hand, to check the weight of the parts; and a cornucopia in his right hand, from which flow of coins; across the balance of the press to strike coins, which guarantees good quality. Under the throne, signature: G. Script: