fjt_770659 - BRITTANY (STATES OF...) Jeton AR 29, États de Rennes 1728
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Type : Jeton AR 29, États de Rennes
Date: 1728
Metal : silver
Diameter : 29 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 6,22 g.
Edge : cannelée
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : LUD. XV. REX - CHRISTIANISS..
Obverse description : Buste à droite en habit à quatre boutons, avec cravate et grand cordon, au-dessous signature DU VIVIER. F..
Reverse
Reverse legend : URBS. RHEDONUM. INCENSA. RESURGENS.
Reverse description : La ville de Rennes tourelée debout à gauche présente au Roi le nouveau plan de la ville; elle s'appuie sur les armes de celle-ci; sous leurs pieds REST. SUO.
Reverse translation : Détruite par un incendie, la ville de Rennes ressuscite.
Commentary
Le revers fait référence à la reconstruction de la ville suite à l’incendie du 23 septembre 1720 qui ravage durant six jours environ 900 maisons du centre-ville. Sous les ordres du maire Rallier du Baty, la reconstruction est confiée à l’ingénieur Isaac Robelin et sera réalisée par Jacques Gabriel, premier architecte du roi. Le centre aux ruelles tortueuses laissera alors la place à des voies à l’équerre, la pierre remplace comme matériau de construction le bois qui est interdit.
The reverse refers to the reconstruction of the city following the fire of September 23, 1720, which ravaged approximately 900 houses in the city center for six days. Under the orders of Mayor Rallier du Baty, the reconstruction was entrusted to the engineer Isaac Robelin and was carried out by Jacques Gabriel, the king's first architect. The center with its winding streets then gave way to square roads, and stone replaced wood, which was banned, as a building material.
The reverse refers to the reconstruction of the city following the fire of September 23, 1720, which ravaged approximately 900 houses in the city center for six days. Under the orders of Mayor Rallier du Baty, the reconstruction was entrusted to the engineer Isaac Robelin and was carried out by Jacques Gabriel, the king's first architect. The center with its winding streets then gave way to square roads, and stone replaced wood, which was banned, as a building material.
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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