Bidspirit auction | (1860-1879) France 90%-Silver Railroad Comm.

(1860-1879) France 90%-Silver Railroad Comm. Token - ND (1860-1879) France rare +90%-silver commemorative octagonal shaped token (edge with ”Bee” mark Poin?on Abeille). Engraver is Antoine Bovy. Concession of the Orleans-Paris railroad line in 1838. Obverse: features allegorical figure of France holding a caduceus and a oak branch, leaning both arms on crowned arms. Steam train in the background with lettering LA SEINE, LA LOIRE. Reverse 6-line inscription with date within oak and laurel wreath with lettering CHEMIN DE FER DE PARIS A ORLEANS LOI DU 7 JUILLET 1838. Edge: smooth with incuse lettering and mark. Lettering: ARGENT. Metal +90% silver, weighs 24.10 grams, diameter 36.8 mm, and thickness 2.8 mm. Silver content confirmed on Lot 14 Auctions electronic metal verifier and weighs 23.29 grams on our electronic balance. *** Lot 14 Auctions is not a professional numismatic grading agency. Consigner descriptions are provided as a courtesy to bidders. Please review pictures for condition information. *** Please also look at our coins, bullion,