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1752-Dated France Jeton Lec-112B. Silver - Can Someone Tell Me About Its Importance?

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As it pertains to Canadian history?

1752-Dated-France-Jeton-Lec-112B.-Silver---Can-Someone-Tell-Me-About-Its-Importance?
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Just google "1752 France Jeton"
There is plenty of information there.
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Yeah, I did that, Theres dozens of 1752 france jjetons. Theres no information on mine that lays out the significance. Hence my post.
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I do not know, but hopefully someone will be able to offer a proper answer.
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Please put the name of the coin you're asking about in the title.
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Please put the name of the coin you're asking about in the title.
Fixed. I should have done that earlier.
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In the 2nd edition (2007) of his catalogue, Monnaies et Jetons des Colonies Francises, page 171, Lecompte listed it as Lec 112b, under his Amerique-Canada section, as a jeton of Nantes-Port des Antilles. Lecompte says in a footnote that these were used in the triangular trade (France sent manufactured goods to Africa, then slaves to the new world, then colonial products back to France). His value for the piece in 2007 was 80 (in TTB) to 150 francs (in SUP), indicating he felt it was relatively common.
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From Heritage:

"Nantes-Port des Antilles" silver Franco-American Jeton 1752-Dated AU58 NGC Br-511, Lec-112b. Reeded edge. Coin alignment. Obverse signature, "D.V" Lightly toned, with near-full mint luster. An attractive example of this rare issue. Sold with old collector envelope detailing provenance.

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Are you trying to learn about a coin you own, or hawk it at Heritage?
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Im trying to learn about a coin I own.
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According to the Lecompte pricing, the varieties with the D.V. (Lec 112a, b, c) are significantly more common than those with other initials, or no initials (Lec 109 to 112).
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In 1752 Canada, jetons were used as both trade tokens and as propaganda to encourage French immigration to the New World by advertising its riches.
These specific jetons, part of the Franco-American series under Louis XV, displayed scenes of abundant crops and the fur trade, a stark contrast to their function as simple calculating counters in Europe.

Trade and Advertising

The 1752 jetons, known as Franco-American Jetons, were struck annually from 1751 to 1758 to represent both French goals and the promise of prosperity in their North American colonies.
The designs on the reverse of the jetons depicted bountiful harvests and the wealth of the fur trade, aiming to entice potential settlers to emigrate to areas like New France.
Distinction from European Jetons
While jetons in Europe primarily functioned as tokens for calculation on a lined board, a tool similar to an abacus, the 1752 Canadian jetons served a dual purpose.
These coins were a form of propaganda and economic advertisement, distinct from their original use as reckoning counters.

Context of the Era

This period was characterized by the Intercolonial Wars, where the French and British governments encouraged their colonies to expand and gain possessions.
The 1752 jetons reflected the strategic goals of France in North America, which included conquest and dominance.
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@GMS5. Thank you, that is useful information. I know how jetons are traditionally used used, but it also makes sense these particular ones would be used as advertising pieces for the new world.
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