The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals (Part I)

FRANCE, Chambre de Commerce, Valenciennes, 1897, a silver jeton de présence by C.H. Theunissen, foreman overseeing two artisans by a coal-truck in a mining setting, rev. instruments of industry and commerce, including a locomotive, anvil and a press, edge impressed argent and cornucopia, 40 x 33mm, 25.79g (Müseler 18.96; PBE 917; BDM VI, 60; cf. Hirsch 384, 4596; cf. iNumis MBS 12, 1725). Very fine £60-£80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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Jean Elsen Auction 85 (Brussels), 10 September 2005, lot 2256

The Chambre de Commerce, Valenciennes, was established on 19 November 1836.