Nuremberg Jeton – “Écu de France” Type 16th Century – Mitternacht 1069 (Variant) Brass Accounting Token This 16th-century Nuremberg jeton belongs to the “Écu de France” series and corresponds to Mitternacht 1069 (variant). The type is also recorded in the BnF – Bibliothèque nationale de France catalogue. Obverse: French coat of arms with three fleurs-de-lis, surrounded by a decorative Nuremberg-style legend circle. Reverse: Classic Nuremberg orb-with-cross motif with multiple concentric rings, typical of jetons used for accounting and calculation. These tokens were produced in Nuremberg workshops during the late 16th to early 17th century and circulated widely throughout Europe in commercial and educational contexts. Condition: Original patina with age-related wear, surface oxidation spots, and a small rim clip. The main design elements (shield, fleurs-de-lis, orb, cross) remain identifiable. Specifications: Diameter: 30 mm Weight: 3.57 g Material: Brass Mint: Nuremberg, Germany Date: 16th century A representative historical jeton of the international brass accounting tokens manufactured in Nuremberg.