Token - Louis XIII - King's Council

€2.00
LocationFrance
Year1642
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBrass
Weight6.00 g
Diameter24.54 mm
Thickness1.68 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Feu#161
Obverse descriptionShield with the arms of René Chauvet surmounted by a helmet with lambrequiné grid.
Obverse letteringRCHAVVETTRE?.? GEN?.? DEFRANCEMAIREDETOVRS
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionShield with the arms of the city of Tours with three silver towers masoned sable, on a chief of azure charged with three golden fleurs-de-lis, in a crown made of two palms linked by ribbons; in the exergue -1636-37- Translation of the motto: Trust in the hope of Gaul
Reverse lettering**SPEI*GALL* FIDVCIA*
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1636  - (fr) 163637 -
Catalog ID8319054970
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