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| Location | France |
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| Year | 1705 |
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| Weight | 8.8 g |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts the biblical scene of Melchizedek, King of Salem, robed and blessing Abraham, who stands in military attire with helmet and lance accompanied by two armed soldiers at left. To the right, attendants present offerings of bread and wine. The circular legend OFFERT ET BENEDICIT runs along the upper field, with the scriptural reference GEN. CAP. 14. V. 18. in the exergue and an engraver's monogram below. |
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| Reverse lettering | OFFERT ET BENEDICIT · à l'exergue : GEN. CAP. 14. V. 18. TB |
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