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BillSnyder Pillar of the Community 778 Posts	Posted 06/21/2012 7:38 pm I've always thought of a Jeton as being some sort of European token that was made to be a counter. Indeed, Wikipedia says - "Jetons were token or coin-like medals produced across Europe from the 13th through the 17th centuries. They were produced as counters for use in calculation on a lined board similar to an abacus. They also found use as a money substitute in games, similar to modern casino chips or poker chips. Thousands of different jetons exist, mostly of religious and educational designs, as well as portraits, these most resembling coinage." This is the first one I've seen with "20" on it. Were there 5's, 10's and more to help count something? Oh, and what does the Napoleonic legend say? Bill Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 06/21/2012 7:44 pm Interesting piece. Report this Post to the Staff
MathieuMa Pillar of the Community France 1591 Posts	Posted 06/22/2012 01:23 am Can you post a bigger picture please, I cannot read the end of the legend :) Report this Post to the Staff
BillSnyder Pillar of the Community 778 Posts	Posted 06/22/2012 08:14 am Report this Post to the Staff
MathieuMa Pillar of the Community France 1591 Posts	Posted 06/22/2012 09:05 am It reads : Napoléon replacé sur la colonne en Juillet 1833 Which means, Napoleon, placed back on the column on July 1833 On July 28, 1833, the bronze statue of Napoleon I, manufactured by Seurre, was inaugurated at the top of the Vendome Column (Place Vendome in Paris) More infos about this event (you can use google translate on it) : http://www.histoire-image.org/site/...se.php?i=560 Here is one on sell : http://www.sacra-moneta.com/boutiqu..._product=114 Report this Post to the Staff
BillSnyder Pillar of the Community 778 Posts	Posted 06/22/2012 12:50 pm Thank you for the very detailed information! Report this Post to the Staff
MathieuMa Pillar of the Community France 1591 Posts	Posted 06/22/2012 4:55 pm It's easier to do some research on french coins for me, as I'm french :D Report this Post to the Staff
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