Counter Token - Louis XVI Optimo Principi
Features
| Location |
Free imperial city of Nuremberg
(German States)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Year | 1744 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 27468 |
| References | Feu# 9213 var. Félix-Bienaimé Feuardent. Jetons et méreaux depuis Louis IX jusqu'à la fin du Consulat de Bonaparte. Paris, France (5 volumes). Michel Carde; 2004. Médailles et jetons de Bordeaux = Medals and Tokens of Bordeaux. Gréfine Éditions, La Rochelle, France. |
Commemorative issue
Erection of a statue of Louis XV in Bordeaux
Obverse
Portrait left, hair in ribbon. Engraver's name below, lettering around, toothed border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LVD·XVI D·G·FR· ET NAV·REX·
REICH
Unabridged legend: LUDOVICUS DECIMUS-SEXTUS DEI GRATIA FRANCIÆ ET NAVARRÆ REX
Engraver: Johann Christian Reich
Reverse
Equestrian statue, left on pedestal, of Louis XV in Bordeaux. Lettering around, toothed border, Roman numerals date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OPTIMO PRINCIPI
MDCCXLIIII
Translation:
The best of rulers
1744
Engraver: Johann Christian Reich
Edge
Plain
Mint
Nuremberg, GermanyComments
The equestrian statue of Louis XV at Bordeaux, by Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne II (erected 1743).
The reverse legend was taken from the coinage of Trajan.
The date of 1744 corresponds to the time of Louis XV for this token of Louis XVI.
The reverse legend was taken from the coinage of Trajan.
The date of 1744 corresponds to the time of Louis XV for this token of Louis XVI.
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Languages: FR, DE, EN, ES
Numista Rarity index: 75
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Katz Auction 79 Lot 244 
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21 Mar 2023 | VF |
USD 19.65
(EUR 17.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | |||||
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Katz Auction 69 Lot 687
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29 Oct 2022 | VF | Unsold | |
| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | |||||
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