Paris à Orléans - Railway Token 1838 front Paris à Orléans - Railway Token 1838 back
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Paris à Orléans - Railway Token

1838 year
Silver 24.10 g 36.8 mm
Description
Location
France
King
Louis Philippe I (Louis-Philippe Ier) (1830-1848)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1838
Currency
France - Trade and Bank Tokens
Composition
Silver
Weight
24.10 g
Diameter
36.8 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#54246
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

6-line inscription with date within oak and laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHEMIN
DE FER
DE PARIS
A ORLEANS
LOI DU 7 JUILLET
1838.

Engraver: Antoine Bovy

Edge

Smooth with incuse lettering and mark

Lettering: ARGENT

Comment

Mintmark hand (1845-1860)
Mintmark ship's bow (1842-1845)