Obverse: Bust of the allegorical figure of Liberty facing left, wearing a Phrygian cap, symbolizing freedom and the ideals of the French Revolution.
Obverse legend: SOCIÉTÉ LIBRE D’ÉMULATION DU COMMERCE & DE L’INDUSTRIE DE LA SEINE-INFRE 1855. with the dates “1792” and “1855” at the bottom, marking the founding and anniversary years of the society.
Reverse: Central beehive surrounded by bees, symbolizing industriousness and cooperation. To the left is the caduceus (symbol of commerce), and to the right, an anchor (symbolizing stability and industry).
Reverse legend: SOCIÉTÉ LIBRE D’ÉMULATION DU COMMERCE & DE L’INDUSTRIE DE LA SEINE-INFRE 1796 1855.
Edge: Smooth. Hallmarked CUIVRE
Metal: Copper
Weight ±: 15 g
Diameter: ± 32 mm
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