Fargeon, apothicaire parfumeur

Description

Date end of the 17th century
Metal copper
Shape round
Weight
Dimensions 31 mm
Marks none
Medallist unknown
Rarity  extremely rare
Obverse: LUD XIIII D G FR NAV REX

Reverse: Fargeon / Appotiqaire / Et Parfumeur / De Metier fait / Marqu … [non visible]

Jean Fargeon graduated apothicary in 1653 in Montpellier. He was the apothicary and perfumer of Her Royal Altess Mademoiselle d’Orléans.

This token is certainly one of the first existing advertising token ever.