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Jeton Touristique - Fonderie Saint Luc - Sète
| Location | France |
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| Weight | 13 g |
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| Obverse description | The field depicts a dynamic scene of water jousting (joutes nautiques), a traditional sport associated with the city of Sète, showing a jouster thrusting his lance at an opponent on competing boats, with spectators and the city's waterfront architecture visible in the background. A small heraldic shield device appears in the upper center of the field. The curved legend along the upper rim reads 'SETE LES JOUTES'. |
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| Obverse lettering | SETE LES JOUTES |
| Reverse description | The field features a panoramic view of Sète's harbor and cityscape in relief, with a prominent clock tower at left and quayside buildings extending to the right, with jousting boats visible in the foreground waterway. Centered in the upper field is the coat of arms of the city of Sète, depicting a fish (whale or dolphin) amid fleurs-de-lis on a shield. The curved legend along the upper rim reads 'SETE - 34 - HERAULT', and the manufacturer's name 'Fonderie Saint Luc' appears in small lettering near the lower rim. |
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