Jetons

[FTB-migration]

I have a (silver?) Burgundian jeton and would like to know what it's worth. Obverse NOBIS DVX IDEM SOLIQUE and date 1722; image of three geese flying in formation towards setting sun with star overhead. Reverse COMITIA BVRGVNDIAE around coat of arms. Near AU condition--were there any restrikes?

 

Also, a mystery to me: a jeton with motto FIRMABO engraved across middle of obverse between sun on one side and a pair of wings on the other; motto passes between what appear to be clouds or waves. Reference to Psalms 31:8? (Firmabo super to oculos meos)... Reverse: around two encircled heraldic lions holding what appear to be laurel or olive branches, the inscription "87 CHILIANVS COQVVS NORIBERGENSIS." I am stumped, other than understanding that the reference is to Nurnberg. Help!

 

FTB

[truthteller]

Jetons are very cool and an inner window to local events of European cities and states. The great majority of jetons are copper, some plated with silver to make it appear valuable. They really were not made for national commerce, although some found their way into circulation when coinage was lacking. Most average grade Jetons are $15-$40 for European events, half dollar size. Some are very scarce, and must be analyzed by a specialist.

 

 

TRUTH

[FTB-migration]

Thanks truthteller. I've been researching and found a few other Nuremberg jetons attributed to a Chilian Koch (must've been named after St Kilian), latinized to CHILIANUS COQUUS... active second half of 16th c. It's been suggested to me that the 87 refers to 1587, which seems valid given the information gathered. The French site cgb.fr has been very useful on Burgundian jetons.

 

FTB