Token - États de Bourgogne (Maire de Dijon Jacques Soirot) 1646 front Token - États de Bourgogne (Maire de Dijon Jacques Soirot) 1646 back
Token - États de Bourgogne (Maire de Dijon Jacques Soirot) 1646 photo
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Token - États de Bourgogne Maire de Dijon Jacques Soirot

1646 year
Copper 6.73 g 26.5 mm
Description
Location
France
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
1646
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.73 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#155553
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Arms of Dijon in a laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ・IA・SOIROT・VICOMTE・MAIEVR・DE・DIION・

Comment

Jacques Soirot, or Soyrot, was comptroller of the bailiff's office; he was elected mayor in 1645 - 1646, re-elected in 1646 - 1647, and re-elected on June 21, 1654. The motto on this token refers to the sun on his coat of arms.