Paris - C. Detouche horlogerie, bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie

Location France
Year
Type Advertising medallion
Composition Brass
Weight 5.2 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Decagonal (10-sided)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Coat of arms of the second french empire (1852-1870 - Shield with eagle surrounded by Napoleon III`s Imperial mantle, filled with bees. The shield is topped by a golden eagle crown, surrounding the shield is the Legion d`honneur. Cross behind the shield are the Scepter of justice and mercy) Below the lettering are two lines of nine coins with a medal between them.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✿ C. DETOUCHE ✿ FOURNISSEUR DE S. M. L’EMPEREUR 228 RUE St MARTIN 230
(Translation: C. DETOUCHE SUPPLIER OF H.M. THE EMPEROR 228 St MARTIN STREET 230)
Reverse description Seven-line caption.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✿ MAISON DE CONFIANCE ✿ INVARIABLE PRIX FIXE HORLOGERIE BIJOUTERIE JOAILLERIE ORFÉVRERIE
(Translation: TRUSTED HOUSE UNVARIABLE FIXED PRICE WATCHMAKING BIJOUTERIE JEWELRY GOLD SILVERWARE)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3253716980
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