Monnaie de Paris Tourist Token - La France double championne du monde de Football 1998-2018

€145,269.00
LocationFrance
Year2018
TypeMedals/Souvenir medallions
CompositionNordic gold
Weight15.800 g
Diameter34 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeReeded
Period
Reference(s) JTC#FR75-2793
Obverse descriptionThe face of the mini medal represents the rooster, emblem of the French team since 1909, in full shooting action. The symbol of the rooster recalls the Gallic origins of the nation. Indeed, in Latin, the word `gallus` means both rooster and Gallic.  Under the rooster the years `1998-2018` to recall the victory of France against Brazil, 20 years earlier. Next to the rooster, two stars specify the record of the French team, namely its second victory in the World Cup.  Behind the rooster, a goal. This one represents the target of each player in order to win.
Obverse letteringLA FRANCE DOUBLE CHAMPIONNE DU MONDE DE FOOTBALL 1998 2018
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionBuilding of the Monnaie de Paris inscribed in a circle.
Reverse letteringFRANCIA - ??????? - FRANKREICH - ?? - ????? - ???? - ???? - ?????? FRANCE MONNAIE DE PARIS 2018
Reverse script
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2018  - (fr) Revers 18 MDP-2 NG -
Catalog ID8788989310
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