Smooth with punches and inscription Lettering: (poinçon sanglier) (poinçon losange AB&B) ARGENT Lettering: (poinçon sanglier) (poinçon losange AB&B) ARGENT
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Notice
Arthus Bertrand
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Bust of Marianne type Ceres turned to the left, wearing a pearl necklace around her neck and her hair decorated with wheat ears and oak leaves. Five-pointed star above.
Obverse lettering
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
Obverse script
Reverse description
Allegory of agriculture with elements of the agricultural world surrounding a central cartouche: From l. to r., animals (ram, cow with horns/bull, horse); plants (ears of wheat, vine and grapes, pears, apples, thistle); ancient agricultural tools (scythe, plow, harrow).
