50 Centimes - Borel Lavalley - Token (1865)
Features
Denomination | 50 Centimes |
Catalog Number | KM# Tn6 |
Weight (g) | 2.75 |
Diameter (mm) | 20 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Brass |
Not Magnetic | |
Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Demonetized | |
Calendar | Gregorian |
Token |
Obverse
Lettering:
TRAVAUX DU CANAL DE SUEZ ÉGYPTE
Description:
3 masted ship at the sea surrounded by a beaded circle. Legend "SUEZ CANAL WORKS" in French above and country name "EGYPT" below.
TRAVAUX DU CANAL DE SUEZ ÉGYPTE
Description:
3 masted ship at the sea surrounded by a beaded circle. Legend "SUEZ CANAL WORKS" in French above and country name "EGYPT" below.
Reverse
Lettering:
BOREL LAVALLEY ET COMPIE. BON POUR * 50 * CENTIMES. 1865
Description:
Denomination with two stars surrounded by beaded circle. Legend "BOREL LAVALLEY ET COMPIE
Issuer: The engineer Edmond Lavalley (1826-1906) headed this company which carried out earthworks for Ferdinand de Lesseps.
BOREL LAVALLEY ET COMPIE. BON POUR * 50 * CENTIMES. 1865
Description:
Denomination with two stars surrounded by beaded circle. Legend "BOREL LAVALLEY ET COMPIE
Issuer: The engineer Edmond Lavalley (1826-1906) headed this company which carried out earthworks for Ferdinand de Lesseps.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1865 | Unknown |