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France - 1801

Agents de Change

Obverse
Obverse:
Within a wreath a shield. On the shield a lion with a sword attacking, left. Above the shield a turreted castle.
Size:
35 mm.
Reverse
Reverse:
A book and a pen, with a caduceus. On either side a ribbon. The left ribbon reads: OVI DICTA FERANT The right ribbon reads: ET FOEDERA FIRMENT On the book the word: TRANSFER
Exergue:
AGENTS DE CHANGE DE LYON / MDCCCI. Engraver's name: BARRE

Vern's Comments:

 
Detail of edge...
This is a classic modern restrike and the accompanying photo shows the marks.

d'Essling:

Size, 35 mm.