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Car Wash Token - Il draghetto Collegno
| Location | Italy |
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| Type | Transportation token |
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| Obverse description | The copper-nickel centre features a detailed relief depiction of the main facade of the Certosa Reale di Collegno, a Baroque monumental gateway with arched entrance, flanking pilasters, and ornate sculptural decoration at the roofline. The brass outer ring carries the legend CERTOSA REALE at top and COLLEGNO (TO) at bottom. |
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| Obverse lettering | CERTOSA REALE COLLEGNO (TO) |
| Reverse description | The copper-nickel centre features a cartoonish dragon mascot known as 'Il draghetto', depicted in a playful crouching pose and holding a water hose, serving as the issuer's mascot for the self-service car wash. The name 'il draghetto' appears as an incuse inscription within the field below the device. The brass outer ring carries the legend AUTOLAVAGGIO SELF SERVICIO at top and Corso PASTRENGO at bottom. |
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