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Périgueux - Cathédrale Saint-Front Les chemins de Compostelle
| Location | France |
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| Composition | Nordic gold |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a detailed panoramic view of the Cathédrale Saint-Front in Périgueux, showing its distinctive Byzantine-style domes, bell towers, and surrounding buildings in high relief. The curved legend along the upper rim reads 'CATHEDRALE SAINT FRONT' with 'PERIGUEUX' inscribed across the upper field of the design. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a stylised engraved map of France and the Iberian Peninsula with route lines converging toward Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, symbolising the pilgrim routes. To the left, a sunburst of radiating rays emanates toward the map, evoking the guiding light of the pilgrimage. The legend 'Les Chemins de Compostelle' is distributed across the field. |
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| Reverse lettering | Les Chemins de Compostelle |
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