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Token - Cacao Van Houten
| Location | France |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts an eagle in flight, its talons grasping a labeled tin of Van Houten cocoa. The circular legend around the rim reads CACAO VAN HOUTEN and LA PREMIÈRE MARQUE DU MONDE. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears a multi-line incuse text legend filling the field, stating the token's promotional redemption value of 0,20 francs discount on the purchase of a 125-gram tin of Van Houten cocoa when presented to a grocer. The engraver's initials G.D. and a Paris mint mark were reportedly present, though heavily obscured by corrosion. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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