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Essai de frappe au balancier par Tournu 1797, module de 5 francs en bronze
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1797 |
| Type | Weight token |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a coining press (balancier) in relief, with the weighted horizontal arm and screw mechanism shown above the press body, flanked by decorative chain-link motifs. The design is contained within a toothed border. No legend appears on this side. |
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| Reverse description | Eleven lines of incuse legend filling the entire field, attributing the improved screw press to Léonard Tournu, designed to protect coiners and strike with a collar, dated Year V of the French Republic (1797). The reverse is bordered by a toothed rim. |
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| Reverse lettering | BALANCIER / PERFECTIONNÉ / PAR / LEONARD TOURNU / POUR ÉVITER / LES ACCIDENS / DES MONNOYEURS / ET POUR FRAPPER / EN VIROLE / L`AN V DE LA.R.F. / 1797. |
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