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France - 1818

Company of the Canals of Paris

Obverse:

A young woman, surrounded by the implements associated with canals.

Legend:

LIBRATA DITAT ET ORNAT
(Balance enriches and adorns)

Exergue:

VRCA PARISIOS DEDVCTA
(The wrath of Paris conquered)

Size:

35 mm.

Edge:

Plain

Reverse:

Within a closed wreath: COMTAGNE / DES CANAUX / DE PARIS

Legend:

LOI DU 20 MAI 1818

Exergue:

G. J. G. CHABROL PRÉFET DE LA SEINE

Vern's Comments:

I have not yet found a reference to this medal in any of my standard references. I'm not surprised since post-1815 pieces usually are not listed unless referring to a major event or personality from the Wars themselves. Also Gayrard, the engraver, was so prolific that his pieces are often ignored unless fitting the preceding criteria.

Company of the Canals of Paris