Jeton Guadeloupe Louis XV G.P ND front Jeton Guadeloupe Louis XV G.P ND back
Jeton Guadeloupe Louis XV G.P ND photo
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Jeton Guadeloupe Louis XV G.P ND

 
Copper 5.26 g 25 mm
Description
Location
Guadeloupe (Overseas France)
Period
French Dependency (1635-1946)
Type
Trade tokens › Business tokens
Currency
Livre tournois (1635-1795)
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.26 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#381715
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Below a crown, GP, a lily on two saltire palms.

Lettering: G P

Edge

Plain

Comment

Jean Lecompte indicates that this is indeed a token and not a monetary test, but gives it for Charles X circa 1825. With the crowned L necklace on the right, it should probably be attributed to the reign of Louis XV and not Charles X.
A very rare token, with very few examples ever sold.