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France

 File — Box: 0242, Folder: 02
Identifier: SC MS 0242.02.02

Scope and Contents

1 écu 1790 Silver coin (39 mm) also called a louis d’argent. Head of King Louis XVI facing left with LUD XVI D G FR ET NAV REX reverse king’s crest of three fleur d’lys beneath a crown with 1790 SIT NOMEN DOMINI I BENEDICTUM with olive tree branches. 91.7 % silver, Limoges. (fine condition) 1 Franc 1822 Juillet 1st Un Franc S. F 82 0,058,463 Brown ink on tan paper. (Worn paper) 10 Francs 1923.G. Dix Francs 278 A.10791 269750278 Blue ink on ivory paper. (worn condition)

Dates

  • Creation: 1790-1923
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1861-1876

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet ([1] box; 23 oversize bonds filed separately)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository

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