Smooth with inscriptions Lettering: (corne) 1 ARGENT
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Notice
Henri Allouard
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Cherub standing on a decorated altar, stretches out his arms over a couple dressed in the old-fashioned way, facing each other. His right hand holds a crown over the bride, his left hand brandishes a bow over the groom. On either side are two lit lamps.
Obverse lettering
PRO VITA
H. ALLOUARD
Obverse script
Reverse description
Rectangular cartouche surmounted by two torches in saltire, surrounded by lilies, oak and olive branches. Open book at the exergue with a few roses.
Reverse lettering
Reverse script
Engraver
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)