MAT-FR.PA.1599

Jeton, Chambre De Commerce

Marseille, France

1599

Obverse legend: QUOT CURSUS IMMOTA REGIT ET À L’EXERGUE 1599
Obverse translation: How many crossings she guides by her immobility!
Obverse description: Sailing boats leaving the port of Marseille, the pier of which can be seen on the right. On the quay Bales, an anchor and Ropes; in the sky, the Big Dipper.

Reverse legend: Chambre De Commerce De Marseille
Reverse description: Wreath of fruits and flowers.

The date 1599 refers to the founding of De la Chambre De Marseille.