France – Louis XIV (1643–1715) Jeton de Comptoir / Administrative Token Date: 1652 Diameter: 28 mm Material: Bronze (original aged patina) Origin: Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris) ⸻ Obverse: Crowned coat of arms of France (three fleurs-de-lis) surrounded by the royal legend: LVDOVICVS XIIII D.G. FR. ET. NAV. REX (“Louis XIV, by the grace of God, King of France and Navarre”). Reverse: Shield supported by two allegorical figures representing civic virtues, laurel wreath above. Date 1652 below. ⸻ Historical Background: Jetons of this type were used as counters for accounting and administrative calculations in royal offices during the early reign of Louis XIV. They also served as symbols of authority and presence of the Crown in provincial and financial institutions. Genuine 17th-century administrative jetons are sought after for their historical and artistic value. ⸻ Condition: Circulated with age-consistent wear. Legends and central devices remain identifiable. Original historic patina – not cleaned.