Depicted
King of France Louis XV
Artist/Maker
Paris Mint
Franco-American Jeton: Token with envelope
1751
Place madeParis, France, Europe
Copper
Overall (diameter): 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
INV.10693
DescriptionCopper struck token with obverse depicting draped and armored bust of Louis XV facing right, legend: "LED.XV.REX CHRISTIANSS." Reverse contains standing figure of Native American with bow and quiver, looking at cluster of lilies at his right; palm trees in distance at left; legend above: "SUE OMNI SIDERE CRESCUNT"; in exergue: "COL. FRANC. DE/L'AM. 1751."ClassificationsCOINS & TOKENS
