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| Issuer | Ville d'Uzès |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| Obverse description | Central field of the copper-nickel insert depicts a detailed frontal view of the Tour Fenestrelle, the distinctive Romanesque round bell tower of Uzès, rendered with multiple arcaded tiers rising vertically. Twelve five-pointed stars encircle the tower within the brass outer ring, evoking the European flag motif. The legend 'LE MOIS DE L'EUROPE' arcs along the upper portion of the ring, while 'LA TOUR FENESTRELLE' is inscribed horizontally across the central field flanking the tower. The dates '15.09' and '15.10.1997' appear in the lower portion of the ring, denoting the period of issue. |
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| Obverse lettering | LE MOIS DE L'EUROPE LA TOUR FENESTRELLE 15.09 15.10.1997 |
| Reverse description | The copper-nickel centre presents a detailed architectural view of the Pont du Gard, the ancient Roman aqueduct bridge, shown in three-quarter perspective with its characteristic superimposed tiers of arches spanning a watercourse below. The engraver's initials 'GL' appear in the lower central field. Within the brass outer ring, the denomination '1,5 EURO' arcs prominently along the upper section, while 'D'UZES' curves along the lower section. The legend 'SOURCE DE L'AQUEDUC' is inscribed across the lower portion of the inner field, referencing the aqueduct's source near Uzès. |
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