New company of iron forge and dockyards of the Mediterranean

€1.00
LocationFrance
Year1855
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight37.71 g
Diameter41 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgePlain
Period
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Obverse descriptionCrowned arms of Seyne and of Marseille, with garland supended from top all within a wreath of reeds. Date below in cartouche.
Obverse letteringMARSEILLE - LA SEYNE 1855
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionIndustrial scene with forge, dockyard and a female allegorical figure seated right holding a compass and a mallet, cupid kneeling below.
Reverse letteringSOCIÉTÉ NOUVELLE DES FORGES ET CHANTIERS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1855  - Mintmark bee (1860-1879) -
1855  - Mintmark horn of plenty (1880-1906) -
Catalog ID8412752290
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