Paquebot Île de France

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LocationFrance
Year
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight31 g
Diameter41 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
PeriodFifth Republic (1958-date)
NoticeC. Gondard
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionThe `Île de France`, one of the postal ships designed to carry passengers and mail, was laid up in October 1924 and launched in March 1926 at the Saint-Nazaire - Penhoët shipyard. `1927` corresponds to the date of her maiden voyage, from Le Havre to New York on June 22, 1927.
Obverse letteringILE DE FRANCE 1927 C. GONDARD
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionInterior view with coat of arms and staircase.
Reverse letteringCie Gle Transatlantique French Line C. GONDARD
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
MintageND  - (fr) Corne d`abondance seule -
ND  - (fr) Double corne d`abondance - retirage -
Catalog ID9514173100
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