I just want to share this interesting coin with you guys. This is a game counter jeton with a shattered reverse die and a rim cud at the 8 oclock position. I'm not sure of the date...or the era...I just know what it is and the errors that are on it. For those not familiar with these.... Jetons or jettons are tokens or coinlike medals produced across Europe from the 13th through the 17th centuries. They were produced as counters for use in calculation on a counting board, a lined board similar to an abacus. They also found use as a money substitute in games, similar to modern casino chips,poker chips....or...fake money. This particular coin is extremely thin and fragile. I would compare the thickness to that of a sheet of paper. I usually do not collect this type of coin,but after owning it for a while it has become one of my favorite pieces. I am new to the forum,i hope you all don't mind me sharing some of my collection...it isn't often I come across people who share this interest in the hobby.
@juslystn I can't find a listing for it in my Mitchiner reference. Sorry! Below is one of my favorite jetons. It's 33mm, 16gms, 95% silver. Please accept my apology for the poor, blurry photos. These were taken long before I even knew what "white balance" meant. ~ Chris
Awesome coin. I love the amount of detail put into that. Great shape for the age as well. Thx for sharing
There is a few members here that collect such coins. Here is a link to a thread that is used to post our jetons and such. https://www.cointalk.com/threads/lets-see-your-exonumia.203005/
Actually, this jeton was produced by the Paris Mint sometime after 1880 as evidenced by the cornucopia and 1ARGENT stamped on the edge. 1822 happens to be the founding date of the institution. ~ Chris
