Obverse © marcpleche
Obverse © marcpleche
Monnaie de Paris Tourist Token - Remparts D'Aigues Mortes Tour Constance
2010 year| Copper-aluminium-nickel | 16.00 g | 34 mm |
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Souvenir medallions |
| Year | 2010 |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium-nickel |
| Weight | 16.00 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#180524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
French text in seven languages on the periphery. Building of the currency of Paris at 12 o'clock. A central horizontal line of six five-pointed stars. Different at 6 o'clock.
Lettering:
FRANCE ~ FRANKREICH ~ 法国 ~ フラン ~ 2010 ~ فرنسا ~ FRANCIA ~ ФРАНЦИЯ ~
EVM
MONNAIE DE PARIS
CENTRE DES
MONUMENTS NATIONAUX
2010
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Tour de Constance.Erected on the site of the ancient Tour Matafère by Saint-Louis, the Tour de Constance was built in 1242 to protect the port and the town. It is Aigues-Mortes' only defensive element. A standing bridge linked the châtelet to the tower, which was originally surrounded by a ring moat. In 1249, it was referred to as the King's Tower. In 1254, on the return from the Seventh Crusade, it was completed.
The Tower's inner defense was skilfully organized: a first door with thick leaves and a portcullis, a second door, which when open completely conceals the entrance to the staircase leading to the upper floors, and a final door closed by a lock and crossbar.
