France. Lot de 5 jetons en argent "Secrétaires du Roi"...

Set of 5 royal attendance tokens from the Ancien Régime in silver: These tokens were issued to officers of the Grand Chancellery (Secretaries of the King). Obverse: 4 tokens bearing the bust of Louis XV facing right, legend LUD. XV. D. G. FR. ET NAV. REX. 1 token bearing the bust of Louis XIV facing left, legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX. Reverse: Pattern with a swarm of bees flying toward a radiant sun with the motto DUCEM REGEMQUE SEQUUNTUR (“They follow their leader and their king”). Exergue: SECRETAIRES DU ROY (with dates visible depending on the piece, e.g., 1713, 1720, 1735, 1765). Specifications Quantity: 5 tokens. Metal: Silver. Era: 18th century (Ancien Régime). Condition: Very fine with superb ancient dark and iridescent patinas. Consult the recto/verso photographs to appreciate the details and the dates of each piece.

Schätzpreis:€200

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