Token - René Chauvet - Maire de Tours (Noblesse et Villes) 1635 front Token - René Chauvet - Maire de Tours (Noblesse et Villes) 1635 back
Token - René Chauvet - Maire de Tours (Noblesse et Villes) 1635 photo
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Token - René Chauvet - Maire de Tours Noblesse et Villes

1635 year
Brass 5.8 g 27 mm
Description
Location
France
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
1635
Composition
Brass
Weight
5.8 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#163364
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Shield with the arms of the city of Tours with three silver towers masoned sable, on a chief of azure charged with three golden fleurs-de-lis, in a crown made of two palms linked by ribbons; in the exergue -1635-36-
Translation of the motto: Trust in the hope of Gaul

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠•SPEI•GALL• FIDVCIA•

Comment

René Chauvet was Treasurer General of France. Mayor of Tours from December 1634 to October 1636, he bore a saltire of azure, cantoned with four roses of sable.
His successor as mayor of Tours from 1636 to 1637, C. Pequineau, took the oath on November 1, 1636.