© SanglierFSE
© SanglierFSE
Token - Louis XIV (Iustis Spes Pacis In Armis) ND
| Brass | 6.7 g | 28 mm |
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#57187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Justice (or Peace) helmeted seated left, holding out an olive branch in right hand, and holding a cornucopia in left arm. A trophy of arms including arrows on ground below. Lettering around, exergue blank
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVSTIS SPES · PACIS · IN · ARMIS
Translation: Just hope Peace in arms
Comment
Undated but probably issued in 1647, as there is a jeton with that date on it with exactly the same reverse. It is in silver and on the obverse is a shield with ORDINAIRE DES GUERRES lettering around.The reverse alludes to the preliminaries of the peace of Münster, finally signed in 1648.
