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Jeton 5 francs Hercule Cartaux
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1892-1908 |
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| Composition | Brass clad cardboard |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays the denomination '5 FRANCS' and date 1908 within a wreath composed of an oak branch on the left and a laurel branch on the right, tied at the base. The circular legend 'REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE' surrounds the wreath, and the issuer name 'CARTAUX PARIS' appears in the lower exergue along with a maker's mark in the form of an FC monogram within a triangle. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The central device depicts a standing nude Hercules wearing the lion skin (leonté) on his head, flanked by two allegorical female figures: Liberté on the right holding a pike surmounted by a Phrygian cap, and Égalité on the left holding the scales of justice. The Republican motto 'LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE' arcs around the upper field, and 'CARTAUX PARIS' with a triangular maker's mark appears in the lower exergue. |
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