Ian Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 This jeton was struck for Jean Antoine de Mesmes, the then President of the Court of Justice, in 1713. The reverse of this jeton normally appears in combination with the bust of the king of France and issued for the Court Prosecutors. This one however was specific to De Mesmes with his coat of arms obverse. It would have been one of a number of silver jetons presented to him in a purse as payment for his service in office for that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 That's a nice piece Ian. I really like the coat-of-arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I like the dais with the fleur-de-lis decoration, nice acquisition Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Beautiful jeton, Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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