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| Location | France |
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| Composition | Nordic gold |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a scene of various prehistoric marine fossils and shell specimens in relief, referencing the faluns geological deposits. The legend arcs around the upper field reading 'LE MYSTERE DES FALUNS' and along the lower field 'DOUE-EN-ANJOU'. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a stylized stingray or manta ray in relief at the centre within a beaded inner circle, with the inscriptions 'COLLECTION Héritage' below and the Martineau monogram 'M' in a circle at the base. The outer legend around the rim reads 'La France en médailles · MARTINEAU & NATIONAL TOKENS ·'. |
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