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Dijon - Rue de la chouette
| Location | France |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a relief representation of the famous small owl (chouette) sculpted into a stone wall corner, referencing the carved owl on the Notre-Dame church in Dijon, a local good-luck talisman. The field is divided between a gilt central panel showing the carved stone relief and two flanking panels with a contrasting brown finish. The legends 'Rue de la Chouette' and 'Dijon' appear vertically on either side. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a stylized frontal owl head with spread wings in high relief against a dark patinated field. The legend 'DIJON' arcs above the owl and 'C'EST CHOUETTE' curves below it. The maker's mark '- Fonderie Saint Luc -' appears in the lower exergue, mirrored as it is struck in reverse orientation. |
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| Reverse lettering | DIJON C'EST CHOUETTE - Fonderie Saint Luc - |
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