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Petition for the expulsion of the Jesuits copper
| Location | Canton of Vaud |
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| Year | 1845 |
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| Diameter | 31 mm |
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| Obverse description | The shield of the Canton of Vaud bearing the motto LIBERTÉ ET PATRIE in relief, flanked by two ribbon banners inscribed CANTON DE VAUD, and surmounted by a fasces topped with a feathered hat. The shield is framed within an oak wreath, with the circular legend around the periphery. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse field bears a multi-line inscription in bold relief occupying the central area, recording the key dates of the Vaudois radical revolution of 1845. The circular legend around the periphery references the elections of 24 February and the assembly of the Grand Council of 3 March. |
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| Reverse lettering | ★ ÉLECTIONS DU 24 FÉVRIER ★ ASSEMBLÉE DU GRAND CONSEIL 3 MARS LE PEUPLE FAIT ACTE DE SOUVERAINETÉ LES 14 ET 15 FÉVRIER GOUVERNEMENT PROVISOIRE 1845 (Translation: February 24 elections. Grand council assembly march 3. The people make an act of sovereignty on february 14 and 15. Temporary government.) |
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