Smooth, date and hallmark. Script: Latin Lettering: 1973 BRONZE
Period
Notice
Raymond Joly
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Left profile portrait of a man with wavy hair, wearing a period suit with high collar and buttoned jacket. Inscribed `JACQUES-DENIS ANTOINE` on the left. Dates 1733 - 1801 on right. Engraver`s signature lower right.
Obverse lettering
JACQUES-DENIS ANTOINE
1733 - 1801
R.JOLY
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Perspective view of the Monnaie de Paris building with several wings, featuring numerous architectural details. Inscription at top: `MONNAIE DE PARIS`. Two engraved dates below: 1771 - 1775. The whole rests on a decorative ornament, surrounded by plant motifs from two lateral horns of plenty. Monogrammed.
Reverse lettering
MONNAIE DE PARIS
1771 - 1775
RJ
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
