v16_0913 - LORDSHIP OF VAUVILLERS - NICOLAS II DU CHATELET Jeton de compte en cuivre n.d.
MONNAIES 16 (2002)
Starting price : 180.00 €
Estimate : 380.00 €
Realised price : 230.00 €
Number of bids : 4
Maximum bid : 300.00 €
Starting price : 180.00 €
Estimate : 380.00 €
Realised price : 230.00 €
Number of bids : 4
Maximum bid : 300.00 €
Type : Jeton de compte en cuivre
Date: n.d.
Mint name / Town : Vauvillers
Metal : copper
Diameter : 26 mm
Orientation dies : 11 h.
Weight : 3,64 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Flan de forme légèrement irrégulière et légèrement voilé. On note une rayure ancienne au droit sur le portrait. L’usure est régulière. Très belle patine marron brillante pour ce bel exemplaire
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : O QVIES O EST O MICHI O LABOR.
Obverse description : Buste cuirassé à droite de Nicolas du Châtelet.
Obverse translation : (Le travail est mon repos).
Reverse
Reverse legend : + GEST O DV O SEIGNEVR O DE O VAVVILLERS.
Reverse description : Écu de Vauvillers.
Commentary
Un trou a été rebouché au-dessus du portrait. Ce jeton a certainement servi comme médaillon ou comme accessoire décoratif de vêtement ou chapeau.
A hole has been filled above the portrait. This token was probably used as a medallion or as a decorative accessory for clothing or hats.
A hole has been filled above the portrait. This token was probably used as a medallion or as a decorative accessory for clothing or hats.
Historical background
LORDSHIP OF VAUVILLERS - NICOLAS II DU CHATELET
(1534-1562)
Nicolas du Châtelet was born in 1525 from the union of Érard du Châtelet and Nicole de Lenoncourt, lady of Demangevelle and sister of the cardinal bishop of Metz, Robert de Lenoncourt. He came into possession of the seigneury of Vauvillers in 1534, under the tutelage of his mother. Nicolas II died on December 19, 1562 at the battle of Dreux, against the Huguenots.
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