LE CENTENAIRE - 1914 - 2014

€1.00
LocationFrance
Year2014
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight30.8 g
Diameter41 mm
Thickness3.3 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled, Coloured
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeMilled
PeriodFifth Republic (1958-date)
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Obverse descriptionSoldier facing left. He is holding a rifle with a bayonet mounted on it. Behind him are two colored French flags. On the lower part is the obverse of the Croix de Guerre 1914-1918. A circle of dots forms the scroll.
Obverse lettering1914 - 2014 LE CENTENAIRE
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionFlame coming out of a cannon mouth taken from the enemy, placed in the center of a bronze shield, from which radiates a frieze of chiseled swords, at the top of the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. A laurel branch on each side. On the upper part, obverse of the Croix de Guerre 1914-1918. A circle of dots forms the scroll.
Reverse lettering1914 - 1918 PREMIÈRE GUERRE MONDIALE
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverRoyal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke
Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date)
Mintage2014  - -
Catalog ID9733645620
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