Medal - US Coins of the 20th Century

Lieu United States
Année 1989
Type Token
Composition Aluminium
Poids
Diamètre 75 mm
Épaisseur 3.8 mm
Forme Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Tranche Reeded
Période
Notice
Référence(s)
Description de l’avers This token represents a boat with, in the background, the 3 towers of La Rochelle, guardians of the entrance to the port since the 14th century. They are the remains of the city`s fortifications. In order, from left to right, we have the Lantern Tower, the Chain Tower and the Saint-Nicolas Tower. In addition to its role as a lighthouse and a landmark for navigation, the Lantern Tower was used as a prison for a long time. Witnesses of this function, numerous graffiti constitute the memory of those who survived between its walls. Inscription on the upper edge. Succession of dots on the edge of the lower half.
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers TOURS DE LA ROCHELLE
Description du revers Succession of symbols converging towards a central point. Inscription of the name `France` in several languages. Representation of the building of the Monnaie de Paris in a circle in the upper part.
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers فرنسا - FRANCIA - Франция - FRANCE - FRANKREICH - 法国 - フランス MONNAIE DE PARIS CENTRE DES MONUMENTS NATIONAUX 2017
Atelier Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Tirage
ID Numisquare 4974215030
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