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1780s NGC AU 58 France Louis XVI Jeton Artillery Engineering Siege (22011503C)

Regular price $299.00

  • Almost Uncirculated France silver jeton coin, struck in the 1780s.
  • Struck for King Louis XVI.
  • Interesting reverse type illustrating the weapons & tools necessary to conduct a siege.
  • Obverse: draped bust of Louis XVI facing right, LUD XVI REX CHRISTIANISS.
  • Reverse: Bellone, goddess of combat, seated in the middle of the cannons, cannon balls and mortars, her left arm leaning on the plan of fortifications & holding a spear in her right hand. At her feet are geometric calculation instruments. Behind view of fortification to be attacked. ET PLACIDO METUENDA IOVE (It is to be feared even when Jupiter remains calm) / ARTILLERIE ET GENIE (Artillery and Engineering).
  • Catalog: Feaurdent-1136.
  • Certified by NGC to AU 58, Population Census: This coin, only 1 higher.
  • Lustrous & reflective surfaces with light gold tone.
  • Attractive in hand!