Medal - Rennes Savings Bank

€1.00
LocationFrance
Year1860-1879
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight10 g
Diameter27.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
PeriodThird Republic (1870-1940)
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Obverse descriptionShield with the arms of the city of Rennes supported by two greyhounds, below ermine on the left with the motto POTIUS MORI QUAM FOEDARI (Death Before Dishonor) inscribed on a banner.
Obverse letteringPotius Mori Quam Foedare
(Translation: Death Before Dishonor)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringVILLE DE RENNES ; DANS UN GRÈNETIS EN SIX LIGNES : CONSEIL/ D`ADMINISTRATION/ DE LA/ CAISSE D`ÉPARGNE/ ET DE/ PRÉVOYANCE.
(Translation: CITY OF RENNES; IN A SIX-LINE GRÈNETIS: BOARD / OF ADMINISTRATION / OF THE / SAVINGS FUND / AND OF / PROVISION.)
Reverse scriptLatin
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MintageND (1860-1879)  - -
Catalog ID1524958110
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