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Description:
yellow copper jeton minted in 1617 for the then Prevost (Provost) des Marchands of Paris, Antoine Bouchet de Bouville. The position, roughly equivalent to `mayor', was supported by four `Sherrifs'in administering the public works of Paris, including the gathering of taxes, and ensuring the provisioning of the city.
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Europe F.3501 F (Fine) 1617 |