Banque de France

Location France
Year 1832-1999
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 25 g
Diameter 36 mm
Thickness 2.7 mm
Shape Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge Plain
Lettering: Argent Lettering: Argent
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Feu#4951 , Br#29 , Slg. Julius#778
Obverse description Minerva (Wisdom) holding a shield on the left, her left hand resting on the shoulder of Fortune, on the right, who is pouring a cornucopia on a chest, in the exergue signature : DUMAREST.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering LA SAGESSE FIXE LA FORTUNE Dumarest
Reverse description Inscription in 4 lines surrounded by an olive branch and an oak branch tied at the base by a ribbon. To note: Year VIII or 1800 is not the date of striking, but the date of opening of the bank.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering BANQUE DE FRANCE AN VIII
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3822854790
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