Token - Chamber of commerce, Bayonne ND (1848-1852) front Token - Chamber of commerce, Bayonne ND (1848-1852) back
Token - Chamber of commerce, Bayonne ND (1848-1852) photo
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Token - Chamber of commerce, Bayonne ND

 
Silver 13.8 g 30.5 mm
Description
Location
France
Type
Attendance tokens › Chamber of commerce tokens
Years
1848-1852
Currency
France - Trade and Bank Tokens
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.8 g
Diameter
30.5 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#53220
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Ship at dock unloading cargo

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE BAYONNE
A L'EXERGUE: VINCENT FIDE

Engraver: Nicolas-Guy-Antoine Brenet

Edge

Plain

Comment

Founded on January 15, 1726, Bayonne's Chamber of Commerce was extremely important for trade with Spain. Likewise, the city's monetary workshop was one of the most important in the kingdom.