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La Bastille - Centenaire de la révolution française
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1889 |
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| Period | 19th century |
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| Obverse description | Detailed relief view of the Bastille fortress as it appeared before its demolition, showing its massive crenellated towers, stone walls, and entrance bridge. The legend 'LA BASTILLE' arcs along the upper rim, while the dates '1789 - 1889' appear in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse lettering | LA BASTILLE 1789 - 1889 |
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| Reverse lettering | CENTENAIRE DE LA RÉVOLUTION FRANÇAISE 1789-1889 5 MAI OUVERTURE DES ETATS GÉNÉRAUX 20 JUIN SERMENT DU JEU DE PAUME 14 JUILLET PRISE DE LA BASTILLE 4 AOÛT ABANDON DES PRIVILÈGES FÊTE NATIONALE 14 JUILLET 1889 |
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