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Pellofa de 6 sous Perpignan
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1598-1621 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Standing figure of Saint John in low relief at center, flanked by floral or foliate decorations on either side, with the numeral 6 visible to the left indicating the denomination of 6 sous. The design is contained within a beaded inner border, typical of hammered pellofa issues from Perpignan. |
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| Reverse description | Uniface piece; the reverse displays an incuse mirror impression of the obverse design resulting from the hammering process, with the standing figure and flanking floral elements visible in negative relief. |
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| Mint | Perpignan, France (?-1837) |
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