France Louis XV Francois Libault Mayor of Nantes Token Feu- 8926 silver 1767

This historic silver token from 1767 was issued during the reign of King Louis XV and is associated with François Libault, Mayor of Nantes, reflecting the city's prosperity as one of France’s leading commercial ports in the eighteenth century. The obverse displays the crowned coat of arms of Nantes enclosed within an ornate cartouche, featuring a detailed sailing ship beneath a field of ermine spots, all surrounded by elegant scrollwork, decorative rope-like borders, and the official inscription identifying the municipal authority. The reverse presents another crowned shield bearing fleurs-de-lis and heraldic devices, magnificently supported by two graceful mermaids with flowing hair and sculptural tails, while decorative sea motifs emphasize Nantes' maritime heritage. Struck in silver, this historical token combines exceptional engraving with civic symbolism celebrating trade, navigation, and municipal government under the Ancien Régime. Tokens of this type are admired for their artistic craftsmanship and their connection to one of France's most influential Atlantic ports. An outstanding collectible for enthusiasts of French history, heraldry, maritime commerce, and pre-Revolutionary numismatics.

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