Token - États de Bourgogne (La fin de la Fronde) 1653 front Token - États de Bourgogne (La fin de la Fronde) 1653 back
Token - États de Bourgogne (La fin de la Fronde) 1653 photo
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Token - États de Bourgogne La fin de la Fronde

1653 year
Copper 6 g 27 mm
Description
Location
France
King
Louis XIV (1643-1715)
Type
Commemorative medals › Company, institution and association medals
Year
1653
Composition
Copper
Weight
6 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#146119
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Arms of Burgundy in a crown; date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
✿ COMITIA ✿ BVRGVNDIÆ ✿
• 1653 •

Unabridged legend: Comitia Burgundiae.

Edge

Full

Comment

The Frondeurs took refuge once again in Seurre when they learned of the release of the Prince of Condé. During his exile in Guyenne, the city was taken by d'Épernon who had the fortifications razed. The king was presented as the liberator of the province of Burgundy.