Esch-sur-Alzette - ARBED (Atelier Central) ND (1937) front Esch-sur-Alzette - ARBED (Atelier Central) ND (1937) back
Esch-sur-Alzette - ARBED (Atelier Central) ND (1937) photo
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Esch-sur-Alzette - ARBED Atelier Central ND

1937 year
Brass 15.6 g -
Description
Location
Luxembourg
Type
› Tokens
Year
1937
Composition
Brass
Weight
15.6 g
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Triangular
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#331744
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Two-line, stamped legend consisting of the abbreviation OUT and a two-number figure between two stars.

Lettering:
OUT
★ 55 ★

Unabridged legend:
Outil
★ 55 ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Geschiirstong [tool token], used at the ARBED central workshop in Esch-Belval.

The merger of "Mines du Luxembourg et des forges de Sarrebruck" with "LeGallais Metz & Cie" and "Hauts Fourneaux de Forges de Dudelange" led to the creation of ARBED in 1911.
The acronym ARBED stands for Aciéries Réunies de Burbach-Eich-Dudelange.

An unusual token, listed by R. Weiller in his second book.
Triangular token measuring 44.2 x 33.2 mm.