fjt_978860 - BRITTANY (STATES OF...) États de Rennes, variété au gros 2 et au manteau court 1782
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Type : États de Rennes, variété au gros 2 et au manteau court
Date: 1782
Metal : silver
Diameter : 28 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 6,89 g.
Edge : cannelée
Rarity : INÉDIT
Coments on the condition:
Ayant été légèrement nettoyé
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : LUD. XVI. REX - CHRISTIANISS..
Obverse description : Buste habillé à droite, avec le grand cordon retenu par une barrette, au-dessous signature DU VIV..
Obverse translation : (Louis XVI roi très chrétien).
Reverse
Reverse legend : JETTON DES ÉTATS DE BRETAGNE 1782.
Reverse description : Écu couronné écartelé aux 1 et 4 de France, aux 2 et 3 de Bretagne, sur un manteau semé de mouchetures d’hermines.
Commentary
Ce jeton rarissime présente deux variétés : le 2 de 1782 est nettement plus gros et le manteau au revers est court. Cette variante, inconnue de Feuardent et de Joseph Daniel, manque aux plus prestigieux médailliers du Cabinet des Médailles et du Musée Dobrée ainsi que dans les archives de l’Association Numismatique Armoricaine (ANA) et dans celles de la Société d’Etudes Numismatiques et Archéologiques (SENA). Ce jeton a fait l’objet de nombreuses publications dans les Bulletins Numismatiques n°129, 130 et 138. Malgré les nombreuses publications, seulement trois exemplaires semblent répertoriés. C’est naturellement la première fois que nous proposons à la vente cet exemplaire.
This extremely rare token has two varieties: the 2 of 1782 is significantly larger and the coat on the reverse is short. This variant, unknown to Feuardent and Joseph Daniel, is missing from the most prestigious medalists of the Cabinet des Médailles and the Musée Dobrée as well as from the archives of the Armorican Numismatic Association (ANA) and those of the Société d'Etudes Numismatiques et Archéologiques (SENA). This token has been the subject of numerous publications in the Bulletins Numismatiques n°129, 130 and 138. Despite the numerous publications, only three examples seem to be listed. This is naturally the first time that we are offering this example for sale.
This extremely rare token has two varieties: the 2 of 1782 is significantly larger and the coat on the reverse is short. This variant, unknown to Feuardent and Joseph Daniel, is missing from the most prestigious medalists of the Cabinet des Médailles and the Musée Dobrée as well as from the archives of the Armorican Numismatic Association (ANA) and those of the Société d'Etudes Numismatiques et Archéologiques (SENA). This token has been the subject of numerous publications in the Bulletins Numismatiques n°129, 130 and 138. Despite the numerous publications, only three examples seem to be listed. This is naturally the first time that we are offering this example for sale.
Historical background
BRITTANY (STATES OF...)
Brittany was, of all the French provinces, the one where the monarchy best respected local privileges and particularities.. Its union only dated back to 1532 and its states were the most turbulent in the kingdom.. Their agreement was necessary for any raising of funds and the execution of all the edicts even sovereigns. They were held every two years. The three orders were represented there with bishops, abbots, representatives of the cities and especially many nobles (six to seven hundred) who generally imposed their will on the others, although the vote was done by order.. The nobles and squires formed what was called the "bastion", tyrannizing the rest of the assembly and were especially attracted by parties and meals.. The main resource of the provincial budget was provided by the "duties", very productive tax on drinks but also the fouage or size on the "fire". Despite these revenues, the administration of the States of Brittany was nevertheless expensive and on the eve of the Revolution, the States were in debt of fifty million pounds. The States have produced about 150 different tokens, intended to be offered to members of its administration as a gratuity: 100 for each president, 50 for each auditor, etc.. .
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