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Société Française des monnaies Voltaire
| Location | France |
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| Thickness | 2 mm |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of Voltaire in relief occupying the left portion of the field, with his facsimile signature below. To the right, a vignette depicting the character Candide in motion, carrying a bag and holding an umbrella, accompanied by the legend CANDIDE. The upper border reads VOLTAIRE, and the dates 1694-1778 appear in the lower exergue, all within a beaded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | VOLTAIRE / Voltaire / 1694-1778 / CANDIDE |
| Reverse description | Central coat of arms featuring fleurs-de-lis and a cockerel, surmounted by a royal crown and flanked by two laurel branches tied at the base. The circular legend LIBERTE · EGALITE · FRATERNITE runs along the upper border, and FRANCE appears at the base, all within a beaded border. |
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