{"product_id":"1655-france-jeton-i-bachelier-receiver-general-computer-graded-vf-very-fine","title":"1655 France Jeton – I. Bachelier Receiver General - Computer Graded: VF (Very Fine)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW201561009 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1655 France Jeton – I. Bachelier Receiver General - Computer Graded: VF (Very Fine)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e 1655\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eJean Bachelier\u003c\/i\u003e, Receiver General of France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Administrative Jeton (Accounting \/ Treasury Token)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eVF – Computer Graded\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 27–29 mm (typical for period jetons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e Louis XIV \/ Mid‑17th Century France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCrisp legends and strong central devices for the VF level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAttractive mid‑grade example with honest circulation wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHistorically significant jeton tied to French royal financial administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eExcellent piece for collectors of \u003cb\u003eFrench jetons\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e17th‑century tokens\u003c\/b\u003e, or \u003cb\u003eEuropean fiscal history\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEven brown patina with natural age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLegends remain readable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDevices retain good detail despite circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNo major damage; solid VF presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe obverse features a seated figure of Hope or a saintly figure holding a scepter, surrounded by a radiant halo. The Latin inscription 'SALVTIS SPEM CONFIRMABIT' encircles the figure, with the date 1655 located in the exergue below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe reverse displays a large heraldic peacock with its tail feathers fanned out, supporting a shield with the family crest of Bachelier. The peripheral legend reads 'I. BACHELIER RECEVR GNAL DES PAVVRES' referring to the Receiver General for the poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"France","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50552468078695,"sku":"C-10753","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/8601\/7127\/files\/20261005_143812258_iOS.jpg?v=1792634706","url":"https:\/\/mancavedugout.com\/products\/1655-france-jeton-i-bachelier-receiver-general-computer-graded-vf-very-fine","provider":"MancaveDugout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}