Jeton - États de Bourgogne - Maire de Dijon - Jean Joly (4e type) 1689 front Jeton - États de Bourgogne - Maire de Dijon - Jean Joly (4e type) 1689 back
Jeton - États de Bourgogne - Maire de Dijon - Jean Joly (4e type) 1689 photo
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Jeton - États de Bourgogne - Maire de Dijon - Jean Joly 4e type

1689 year
Copper - 30.2 mm
Description
Location
France
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
1689
Composition
Copper
Diameter
30.2 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#373829
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

An eagle stretched out in front, bearing in its heart the shield of the city of Dijon; vintage in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
• NON • NOVIT • SENECTVTEM •
• 1689 •

Unabridged legend: Non nouit senectutem.

Edge

Plain.

Comment

Jean Joly, maître des comptes, was elected mayor of Dijon for a third term in 1687-1690, having previously served in 1667-1670 and 1681-1684. This token refers to the longevity of his career, as well as his advanced age during his third term.