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1 Franc - Chambres de Commerce de Bordeaux
| Issuer | Chambre de Commerce de Bordeaux |
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| Year | 1921 |
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| Value | 1 Franc |
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| Obverse description | A ship's prow, richly ornamented with a head of Mercury at its figurehead, carries symbolic attributes including an anchor, an amphora, and an anvil with hammer — emblems of commerce, maritime trade, and industry. A flock of birds in flight appears before the bow, set against a plain ground. The composition is rendered in a refined Art Nouveau illustrative style by F.-M. Roganeau. |
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| Reverse description | At centre, a circular medallion encloses a female bust in profile, pouring liquid from an amphora resting on her shoulder — an allegorical figure evoking the Garonne river or maritime abundance. The medallion surround is decorated with conchs, a trident, and a rudder. A smaller secondary medallion at the foot of the composition contains a ship's stern, reinforcing the maritime theme. |
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| Protection type | Watermark |
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