Ian collection
yellow copper jeton minted in 1617 for the then Prevost (Provost) des Marchands of Paris,  Antoine Bouchet de Bouville. The position, roughly equivalent to `mayor', was supported by four `Sherrifs'in administering the public works of Paris, including the gathering of taxes, and ensuring the provisioning of the city.
yellow copper jeton minted in 1617 for the then Prevost (Provost) des Marchands of Paris, Antoine Bouchet de Bouville. The position, roughly equivalent to `mayor', was supported by four `Sherrifs'in administering the public works of Paris, including the gathering of taxes, and ensuring the provisioning of the city.
Europe
France
1617