New France 1755 Non Vilius Aureo Jetton
Offered is a rare ‘Non Vilius Aureo’ (no less precious than gold) jetton, issued for French authorities in North America (New France), Gadoury#150. This example is of the ‘draped bust, signed FM variety, and depicts on its reverse the vessel of the Argonauts transporting the golden fleece.
Although worn, this example retains much good detail, including full inscriptions - there is some evidence that owing to the chronic shortage of coin in New France, these jettons occasionally found their way into circulation - a likely scenario in this instance. A tough type, and a pleasing, accessible example.
Offered is a rare ‘Non Vilius Aureo’ (no less precious than gold) jetton, issued for French authorities in North America (New France), Gadoury#150. This example is of the ‘draped bust, signed FM variety, and depicts on its reverse the vessel of the Argonauts transporting the golden fleece.
Although worn, this example retains much good detail, including full inscriptions - there is some evidence that owing to the chronic shortage of coin in New France, these jettons occasionally found their way into circulation - a likely scenario in this instance. A tough type, and a pleasing, accessible example.
Offered is a rare ‘Non Vilius Aureo’ (no less precious than gold) jetton, issued for French authorities in North America (New France), Gadoury#150. This example is of the ‘draped bust, signed FM variety, and depicts on its reverse the vessel of the Argonauts transporting the golden fleece.
Although worn, this example retains much good detail, including full inscriptions - there is some evidence that owing to the chronic shortage of coin in New France, these jettons occasionally found their way into circulation - a likely scenario in this instance. A tough type, and a pleasing, accessible example.