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Token - Assurances Générales A Paris

Location France
Year 1832-1841
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Composition Silver (.950)
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Obverse description Right-facing bust of King Louis XVIII in high relief occupying the central field, with curled hair and period dress. The legend arcs around the upper and right periphery, and the engraver's signature BARRE F. appears in the lower exergue.
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Obverse lettering LOUIS XVIII ROI DE FRANCE BARRE F.
Reverse description Standing allegorical female figure of Providence in the center, holding a large armillary sphere in her right hand, with a small nude putto clinging to her left side. In the background, scenes of insurable losses are depicted: a shipwreck with a sinking vessel to the left and a burning building with flames to the right, symbolizing maritime and fire risks. The engraver's name appears at lower left, and the date MDCCCXIII is inscribed in the lower exergue.
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