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| Issuer | Ville de Nîmes |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Value | 10 Euros |
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| Obverse description | Two conjoined busts in left profile, back to back, depicting classical Roman-style heads with braided hair, occupying the copper-nickel centre. The legend FERIA DE NIMES arcs along the upper portion of the brass ring, while the dates 15 AU 19 MAI 1997 arc along the lower portion of the ring, all in raised Latin lettering. |
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| Reverse description | A crocodile chained to a palm tree rendered in the style of the ancient coat of arms of Nîmes occupies the centre field, with a olive branch beneath; this emblematic device is a reference to the Roman colonial symbol of Colonia Nemausus. The legend 10 EURO arcs along the upper portion of the brass ring and DE NIMES along the lower portion, in raised Latin lettering. |
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| Mintage | 1997 - - 1,000 |
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