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50 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce du Gers [32]
| Issuer | Chambre de Commerce du Gers |
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| Year | 1914-1916 |
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| Designer(s) | J.E. Lacoste |
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| Obverse description | The obverse is executed in a dark blue-grey intaglio style, centered on a large oval cartouche bearing the denomination '50 centimes' in bold letterpress. Above the cartouche, a spread eagle vignette flanked by decorative foliate elements supports the header inscription 'CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DU GERS' and the deliberation date. Series letter and serial number appear at lower left and lower right respectively, with signature lines for the Trésorier and the Président below the central vignette. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a richly composed allegorical vignette in dark grey intaglio, with a rearing horse to the left and a bull's head to the right, symbolising the agricultural character of the Gers department. The central denomination oval '50 cent.' is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, with a cockerel and pastoral implements at the base. Four municipal coats of arms — for Lectoure, Lombez, Condom, and Mirande — are arranged in the corners, with the arms of Auch at the top centre, all within a fine guilloche border. |
| Reverse lettering | LECTOURE | AUCH | LOMBEZ 50 cent. CONDOM | MIRANDE J.E.LACOSTE Inv. | E.COLLASSON. Grav. BOUQUET & Co AUCH. |
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