Bal Barthélemy ND front Bal Barthélemy ND back
Bal Barthélemy ND photo
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Bal Barthélemy ND

 
Brass - 22 mm
Description
Location
France
Type
Amusement tokens › Dance tokens
Composition
Brass
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#303723
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BAL LES DIMANCHES MARDIS, JEUDIS SAMEDIS & FETES,
CET ECHANGE SERA RECU COMME ABONNEMENT

Comment

This is a subscription token for dancing. The ball was created in 1849 by architect Barthélemy and sold to the Clément brothers in 1852. It remained in operation until 1863.