FRANCE Department of Trade and Industry, Committee of Experts, Silver Jeton issued for French board of experts. Art Nouveau, engraved by Patey, struck in the years ca. 1880 ~ 1900. 15.77g, 33.00mm, Silver. Obverse: COMITE DES EXPERTISES (COMMITTEE OF EXPERTS), allegory of Expertise surrounded by objects evoking the Trade and Industry to right to left. Reverse: MINISTERE DU COMMERCE ET DE L'INDUSTRIE (MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY) Act of July 27, 1822. Hallmark: cornucopia. Matte surface/sand silver (a special process used in the 1890's and 1900's to Give a look gray). Good extremely fine. US$65.
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