Jeton de la ligue des patriotes

€1.00
LocationFrance
Year1882
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight9.5 g
Diameter23 mm
Thickness2.8 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Lettering: Argent Poinçon corne d’abonda
PeriodThird Republic (1870-1940)
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Obverse descriptionMarianne supporting a wounded soldier and taking his rifle, looking towards the blue line of the Vosges.
Obverse letteringLIGVE DES PATRIOTES 1870 QVAND 18... MÊME A. MERCIÉ INV H. DUBOIS INC
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionVertical sword planted on a wall and serving as a flagpole, a cathedral in the background, probably that of Strasbourg.
Reverse letteringQVI VIVE ? FRANCE ! L D P MAI 1882
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1882  - (fr) Monnaie de Paris -
Catalog ID9080535510
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