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Medal - Ministère du Commerce Commission permanente des valeurs
1883 year| Silver (.950) | 65.5 g | 51 mm |
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Company, institution and association medals |
| Year | 1883 |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 65.5 g |
| Diameter | 51 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#155606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Circular legend, oak wreath, and legend of five lines in its center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MINISTÈRE DU COMMERCE
COMMISSION
PERMANENTE
DES VALEURS
SESSION DE
1883
Edge
Plain
Lettering: (corne d’abondance) ARGENT
Comment
The members of the permanent commission of customs values did not receive remuneration but medals, according to a regulation fixed by an ordinance of March 27, 1827.These members evaluated and fixed the price of each category of products, elaborated customs statistics serving as references for the government.