Token - Nicolas Leroux - Maire de Tours (Noblesse et Villes) 1639 front Token - Nicolas Leroux - Maire de Tours (Noblesse et Villes) 1639 back
Token - Nicolas Leroux - Maire de Tours (Noblesse et Villes) 1639 photo
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Token - Nicolas Leroux - Maire de Tours Noblesse et Villes

1639 year
Brass - 27 mm
Description
Location
France
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
1639
Composition
Brass
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#163365
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Shield with the arms of Tours in a crown of palms.
Translation of the motto: Trust in the hope of Gaul

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ SPEI GALL FIDVCIA

Comment

Nicolas Leroux, lord of Rochefuret (commune of Ballan, southwest of Tours) was mayor of Tours from 1638 to 1639. He bore azure, a golden chevron, accompanied by three silver rings, two and one.