Centenaire Pont-à-Mousson

€1.00
LocationFrance
Year1956
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight150 g
Diameter68 mm
Thickness4.3 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Lettering: `poinçon` BRONZE
PeriodFourth Republic (1946-1958)
NoticeHenri Dropsy
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionA naked man from behind carries a large foundry pipe, with the town of Pont-à-Mousson and its hill in the background. Signature at 4 o`clock.
Obverse lettering.CENTENAIRE.DE.LA.FONDERIE.DE.PONT.A.MOUSSON.1856-1956. VIVAT LABOR H DROPSY
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionAgainst a relief globe, a large pipe runs across the earth and the PAM foundry in aerial view.
Reverse letteringxIL. N`EXISTE.PAS.DE.PAYS.AU.MONDE.QUI.N`AIT.ETE.VISITE.PAR.PONT-A-MOUSSON..RAYMOND.POINCARRE..SORBONNE.1923
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1956  - -
Catalog ID7271157890
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