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A Fine Lot of 74 Silver French Jetons, ca. 18th Century

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:1,400.00 CAD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,500.00 CAD
A Fine Lot of 74 Silver French Jetons, ca. 18th Century
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An interesting, historically rich collection of 74 mainly early/mid-18th-century French silver Jeton tokens covering various topics, years, and reigns. The condition of said tokens varies from nice, fresh, and lustrous to more tarnished, with some evidence of circulation wear and old cleanings. Please see the attached photos for a more comprehensive idea of the material being offered. The earliest dated Jeton in the lot is 1664, with the latest being 1816. Topics on these tokens include royal weddings, imagery related to loyalty to the French crown, various French town/municipal Coats of Arms, academic and artistic academies, and scenes depicting various French regions/cities. A deeper dive into some of the examples included are: A 1750 ‘Extraordinaire Des Guerre’ (Extraordinary Items from Wars) Feu #839, A 1731 ‘Secrétaires du roi’  (Secretaries to the King) Feu #336,  and a 1714 ‘Pacato pleniuis alveo’ (More full, once the riverbed is pacified) Feu #1995. There will be some duplicates within the lot, however, there is a very diverse and nice representation throughout. Specifications: Weight: Total ASW of the lot is 16.16oz, Composition: Silver (.900). A very interesting and historically rich lot of 18th-century French Silver Jetons, perfect for collectors of world coins or those looking to start a collection of these well-known European numismatic items.