Antoine Coëffier (1581-1632) took the name Ruzé from his uncle, Martin Ruzé, who was the Superintendent of Mines. Through this relationship he gained access to the French court, and under Richelieu became marquis of Longjumeau in 1621 and of Effiat in 1624. Ruzé, ambassador in London, negotiated the marriage of Charles I of England to Henrietta Maria, sister of Louis XIII. He was appointed Superintendent of Finances in 1629, accompanied Louis XIII on campaigns in Savoy and Piedmont, and was appointed Marshal of France in January 1631.

The reverse design indicates the willingness of Ruzé, as Hercules, to take on the burdens of state affairs from the king, portrayed as Atlas. There is a superb silver piece signed by Warin in the collection of the British Museum, allowing for a positive attribution to him.