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© apuking (CC BY-SA)
Token - Savings bank of Lyon, founded in 1822 ND
| Silver | 16 g | 32.5 mm |
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Company, institution and association medals |
| Years | 1845-1880 |
| Currency | France - Trade and Bank Tokens |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Decagonal (10-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#60248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Ant inside a crown of wheat.
Fourmi dans une couronne d’épis.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VADE AD FORMICAM
PROV. CAP. VI. V. VI.
Translation:
Go to the ant
Proverbs chapter 6: 5 & 6
Edge
Plain
Lettering: ARGENT
Comment
Vade ad formicam ~ A Biblical phrase from the Book of Proverbs.The full quotation translates as "go to the ant, O sluggard, and consider her ways, and learn wisdom".
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