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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
2009,4076.2
Denomination
ecu
, 3
Description
Nickel-brass coin.
(whole)
View of a circular building to the left. A hot air balloon is in flight to the top right. Denomination surrounded by stars to the right. Image of three galloping horses pulling a sled to the bottom. Inscription to the top and bottom edges.
(obverse)
Portrait of Jules Verne and picture of the Earth and Moon. Inscription and date.
(reverse)
Authority
Issuer:
Government of France
Production date
1994
Production place
Issued in:
Amiens
Materials
nickel-brass
Dimensions
Diameter:
30 millimetres
Weight:
11.24 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
author/poet
equestrian
ballooning
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Jules Verne
Associated places
Associated with:
Amiens
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Peter Waddell
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
2009,4076.2