Catalog
5 Francs C.H. and. A. Bazin
| Location | Egypt |
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| Year | 1865 |
| Type | Trade token |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a sailing vessel with full sails set, shown underway on waves in high relief within a beaded inner circle. The circular legend reads CANAL DE L'ISTHME DE SUEZ, with the date 1865 in the lower exergue flanked by two small anchor symbols. |
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| Reverse description | Central device shows the denomination '5' in large numerals, with BON POUR above and FRANCS below, all within an open wreath composed of a wheat branch on the left and an oak branch on the right. The issuer name CH. & A. BAZIN arcs across the upper field and SUBSISTANCES across the lower field, with small stars at each side. |
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| Reverse lettering | CH . & . A . BAZIN BON POUR 5 FRANCS SUBSISTANCES |
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