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1921.53.16

Gilt token for 2 francs issued by the Chamber of Commerce, Paris in 1921 for use as currency. [LKG 20/01/2010]

1921.53.16

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Collection type
Object
Description
Gilt token for 2 francs issued by the Chamber of Commerce, Paris in 1921 for use as currency. [LKG 20/01/2010]
Long description
Gilt token for 2 francs issued by the Chamber of Commerce, Paris in 1921 for use as currency. The coin bears the embossed design of a seated figure on one side, and on the reverse is divided into a central circle and outer border by a raised ring. Inside the inner circle are the words 'BON POUR 2 FRANCS' in raised text.[LKG 20/01/2010]
Geographical reference
France
Europe > Western Europe > France
Paris
Cultural groups
French
Date / Period
Date made: 1921
Date collected
1921
Acquisition information
Donated: 29/10/1921
Materials and processes
Material Gilt Metal, Process Struck
Dimensions
Diameter 26 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1921.53.16

Search terms: Currency, Token

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