What I Believe To Be 1838 French Commerative Coin But No Info

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pfoutsmark New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 02/17/2016 2:16 pm The date is 1838 with "vivier F" next to it Report this Post to the Staff

Petrus Pillar of the Community Belgium 2895 Posts	Posted 02/17/2016 5:56 pm http://www.la-grille-verte.net/mmm/...hp?jetnum=68 Report this Post to the Staff
pfoutsmark New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 02/17/2016 7:23 pm Hmm that is quite interesting definitely more information than I had but not sure what to make of it in terms of rarity or price Report this Post to the Staff
alganbagerap Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2490 Posts	Posted 02/18/2016 06:58 am It is a jeton de presence, a silver medal of equivalent weight to a (then) circulating coin.These jetons were commonly used in the French Insurance industry, among others, as a form of remuneration for Directors. Nothing so grubby as money changed hands, but they had financial value. It is not uncommon to see these with a fair degree of circulation wear. Prices range from $25 - 100 depending on rarity. This: http://www.coinpeople.com/index.php...-lassurance/ gives a good explanation and illustrates many types, including some of my own. Report this Post to the Staff
pfoutsmark New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 02/18/2016 11:52 am Thank you so much that link is a wealth of information now if I could only find an accurate price guide lol Report this Post to the Staff
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