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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ian, post: 129471, member: 283&quot;]French coinage historically carry two different privy marks. Namely that of the Engraver General, and that of the Mint Director.</p><p><br /></p><p>Back in the 1600&#039;s when there were 31 different mints operating in France&nbsp; (not all of them at the same time), you had an amazing&nbsp; array of privy marks. For example Bordeaux Mint (mm`K&#039;) from 1648-54 saw Christophe Campas as Engraver General. His privy mark was a five pointed star.&nbsp; During that same period Jehan Lavaud was Mint Director. His privy mark was a head facing to the left. </p><p><br /></p><p>There has been many a worn french coin that i&#039;ve been able to successfully attribute when the date and mint marks have been worn off completely, simply by referring to the privy marks. However, records are not perfect and there are still many blank spots concerning who was who behind some privy marks.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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