Token - Prix Fixe C. Detouche Second republic coat of arms
Token - Prix Fixe C. Detouche Second republic coat of arms
€316,989.00
Location
France
Year
1865-1870
Type
Promotional items/Advertising token
Composition
Brass
Weight
5.06 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
1.45 mm
Shape
Scalloped (with 14 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Smooth
Period
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Proprietor Second French Republic coat of arms (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) Each side of the arms are six coins joined by a chain holding seven medals and crosses. text below
Obverse lettering
C. DETOUCHE
PARIS
FOURNISSEUR DE S. M. L`EMPEREUR (Translation: Supplier of H. M. The Emperor)
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Services and location
Reverse lettering
MAISON DE CONFIANCE
PRIX FIXE
HORLOGERIE
ORFÈVRERIE
BIJOUTERIE
JOAILLERIE
228 RUE St. MARTIN 230 (Translation: Trust house Fixed price watchmaking silversmith jewelry store jewelry)