French token of Mayence (Mainz)

in #history6 years ago

Here is an engraving from the book of Victor Guilloteau about the french coins.

During the french revolution, the french troops took the city of Mayence. The bridge of the city passing the Rhin, was using tokens, new tokens with french countermark appear during this short period.
These tokens are rare . this one was for 2 Kr (kreuzer)

Jeton de passage du Rhin à Mayence avec la contremarque des troupes française occupant la ville.

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