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Comptoir National D'escompte
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1850 |
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| Composition | Silver |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a central eight-line inscription recording key dates in the founding and organization of the Comptoir National d'Escompte de Paris, surmounted by a relief of an ancient galley under sail. Flanking the inscription are a caduceus entwined with foliage at left and forge implements at right, with an antique oil lamp below; the surrounding legend names the institution and the French Republic. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | REPVBLIQUE FRANÇAISE COMPTOIR NATIONAL D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS CREATION VII-VIII-MARS MDCCCXLVIII INSTITVTION-IX-X-MARS CONSTITVTION-XX-MARS ORGANISATION-XXVIII-MARS SOVS COMPTOIRS-XXIV-MARS PROROGATION DV COMPTOIR XX-FEVRIER-XXII-MARS V AVRIL -MDCCCL- |
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