Token - Duchy of Lorraine - Henry II - Mars and Minerva crowning Henri de Lorraine
Features
| Location |
Duchy of Lorraine
(French States)  |
|---|---|
| Duke |
Henry II (1608-1624)
Charles III (1545-1608) |
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Year | 1583 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.58 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Issued | 1583 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 570100 |
| References | Feu# 7521 Félix-Bienaimé Feuardent. Jetons et méreaux depuis Louis IX jusqu'à la fin du Consulat de Bonaparte. Paris, France (5 volumes). Pierre Corre; 1986. Corpus de jetons armoriés de personnages français = Corpus of Heraldic Tokens of French Figures (2nd Edition). Le Léopard d'or, Paris, France. |
Obverse
Coat of arms of Henry II of Lorraine between two Hs pierced with crowned swords.
Lettering: (CROSS OF LORRAINE). HENRICVS. A. LOTH. MARCHIO. PONTIMVSSAN. // .15-83
Translation: Henri de Lorraine, Marquis of Pont-à-Mousson.
Reverse
The busts of Mars and Minerva, emerging from the clouds, crowning Henri de Lorraine.
Lettering: CRESCENTI. CRESCVNT. COELESTIA - DONA
Translation: Heavenly gifts arise for those who grow.
Edge
Plain
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
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CGB Internet Auction February 2026 Lot fjt_1100038 
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10 Feb 2026 | VF |
USD 28.81
(EUR 25.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Collection Henri Labouret |
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