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40 Centimes - Taverne Olympia - Paris [75] ND


Nickel silver	-	25 mm

Description

Location	France
Type	Amusement tokens › Dance tokens
Value	40 Centimes (0.40)
Composition	Nickel silver
Diameter	25 mm
Shape	Scalloped (with 14 notches)
Technique	Milled
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-11-13

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Numista	N#324655
Rarity index	100%

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Script: Latin

Lettering: 40 c

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The Olympia, a mecca of Belle Epoque nightlife and today an internationally renowned music hall, originally housed a restaurant with attractions in its huge basement in 1893, under the name of Taverne de l'Olympia, which later became a famous dance hall. From 1922 onwards, its manager, a native of the Centre region, tried to turn it into a regional ball for fellow Auvergnats, but failed to achieve the success he had hoped for. La Taverne quickly caught up with the times, organizing tea parties, lunches and dinner dances with tango orchestras, much to the delight of its elegant clientele.

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L'Olympia, haut lieu de la vie nocturne à la Belle Epoque, aujourd'hui music hall de renommée internationale a, dès l'origine en 1893, abrité dans ses immenses sous-sols, sous le nom de Taverne de l'Olympia, un restaurant avec attractions devenu ensuite un dancing réputé. A partir de 1922, son directeur originaire du Centre tentera d'en faire un bal régional à destination des compatriotes auvergnats mais ne connaîtra pas le succès escompté. La Taverne se mettra rapidement au goût du jour en organisant thé, dîners et soupers dansants avec des orchestres de tango qui auront la faveur d'une clientèle élégante.

40 Centimes - Taverne Olympia - Paris [75] ND

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