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.

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.

Edge

Description:
Plain
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
1865 Unknown

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