© CGB
© CGB
Token - Louis XIV - Trésor Royal - Par donis armisque silver
1694 year| Silver | 6.08 g | 27.5 mm |
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Year | 1694 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.08 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#290016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Country scenery in background; in foreground a block on right on which stands a beehive. On left a swarm of bees. Lettering around and in double exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAR · DONIS · ARMISQVE ·
AERARIVM · REGIVM
· MDC · XCIV ·
R
Translation:
Through gifts and arms
Royal Treasure
1600 · 94 [1694]
Edge
Plain
Comment
Reverse lettering from - Claudian, On Stilicho's Consulship (AD 400) - Loeb... obscurabitque futuros par donis armisque manus: si solveret ignis 235quot dedit inmanes vili pro pondere massas argenti, potuere lacus et flumina fundi.
