© CGB
© CGB
Token - René Chauvet - Maire de Tours Noblesse et Villes
1636 year| Brass | 5.8 g | 27 mm |
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Personality medals |
| Year | 1636 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#67922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 -1636-37-
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.
