Jeton - États de Bourgogne - Philippe Baillet

Reverse

Three stems of lilies blooming under the sun and clouds; date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
• FIRMAT • SOL • EDVCAR • IMBER •
• 1623 •

Unabridged legend: Firmat sol, educat imber.

Comment

The reverse side shows that the crown (the lilies) cannot sustain itself without the simultaneous support of the sun (the king) and the dew (the generous support of the provinces).