1752 France Louis XV AU Jeton Cupid Guiding Mars War Silver Coin (26082204R)
Almost Uncirculated France silver jeton coin. Struck for King Louis XV. Reverse denotes that a skilled guide makes a better journey in a an official royal accounting token issued for the Extraordinaire des Guerres (the Extraordinary Wars Treasury). Obverse: Head of Louis XV facing right, LUD XV REX CHRISTIANISS. Reverse: Cupid holding a torch and guiding Mars carrying a military trophy walking to the left, DOCTUS ITER MELIUS, in ex. EXTRAORDINAIRE DES GUERRES 1752. Approx. 28mm, 7.10g. Lightly toned with abundant luster, very appealing in hand.