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Bretagne - Morbihan - Vannes Cité Médiévale
| Location | France |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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| Obverse description | The central field features a relief depiction of the famous 16th-century granite sculptures known as 'Vannes et sa Femme,' showing two carved busts facing forward. An incised cartouche in the lower field bears the inscription 'VANNES ET SA FEMME,' while the surrounding legend reads 'FRANCE,' 'VANNES,' 'MORBIHAN,' and 'Atelier des Trésors' separated by decorative stars. |
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| Obverse lettering | France Vannes Morbihan VANNES ET SA FEMME Atelier des Trésors |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a panoramic relief view of the medieval cityscape of Vannes, with historic rooftops and ramparts filling the field. The coat of arms of Vannes — a shield bearing an ermine — appears in relief in the upper right of the field. The legend 'Cité Médiévale' arcs across the top and 'BRETAGNE' appears along the lower border, both flanked by decorative stars. |
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