Jeton Notaires de Compiègne (1830) ND (1845-1891) front Jeton Notaires de Compiègne (1830) ND (1845-1891) back
Jeton Notaires de Compiègne (1830) ND (1845-1891) photo
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Jeton Notaires de Compiègne 1830 ND

 
Silver (.950) 13.8 g 32 mm
Description
Location
France
Type
Attendance tokens › Notary tokens
Years
1845-1891
Composition
Silver (.950)
Weight
13.8 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#69269
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Balance with two trays framing the tables of the Law, all surrounded by olive branches.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
QUODCUMQUE NOTAMUS LEX
NOTAIRES DE L'ARRONDt DE COMPIEGNE - 1830

Edge

Smooth with a punch.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARGENT

Comment

The motto "Lex est quodcumque notamus" was created by Father Ménestrier in 1686 for the king's secretaries, who never used it. The invention was adopted by Paris notaries and then by provincial notaries.