planchet

[ plan-chit ]

/ ˈplæn tʃɪt /

a flat piece of metal for stamping as a coin; a coin blank.

Origin of planchet

First recorded in 1605–15; planch + -et

"Certainly not, your majesty," said Planchet, a little astonished at the honour done to him.

Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, Number 361, November, 1845. |Various
Planchet then saw that it was necessary to have recourse to a more effectual means still.

The Vicomte de Bragelonne |Alexandre Dumas
It was not D'Artagnan who entered into the grocery business, but Planchet who entered into a political affair with me.

Louise de la Valliere |Alexandre Dumas, Pere
Planchet, on his part, was burning to give explanations, which Athos avoided.

The Man in the Iron Mask |Alexandre Dumas, Pere

"Because I should lose half the pleasure I expect to enjoy," replied Planchet.

Louise de la Valliere |Alexandre Dumas, Pere

planchet

/ (ˈplɑːntʃɪt) /

a piece of metal ready to be stamped as a coin, medal, etc; flan

C17: from French: little board, from planche plank 1