France. Lyon – Lot de 6 jetons en argent du XIXe siècle –...

France – Lyon – Lot of 6 silver tokens from the 19th century – Lyon Civil Hospitals – 97.9 g Beautiful set of six silver tokens from the Administrative General Council of the Lyon Civil Hospitals, in the style of Childebert and Ultragothe, dating from the 19th century. Obverse: paired busts of Childebert and Ultragothe facing right, surrounded by their names. Engraver's signature DANTZELL beneath the busts. Reverse: crowned shield bearing the arms of the Lyon Hospitals, accompanied by two banners bearing the historical dates 542 and 1534. Legend of the Administrative General Council of the Lyon Civil Hospitals. Lot features: - Quantity: 6 tokens. - Metal: silver. - Era: 19th century, undated tokens. - Diameter: about 34.5 mm each. - Edge: Milled on all six examples, a distinct variant from the smooth-edged version. - Total weight: 97.9 g. - Average weight: about 16.32 g per token. - Condition: very beautiful set, estimated as superb to near splendid depending on the example. The portraits, the hair, and the heraldic details show very well-preserved reliefs. Varied patinas, with silvery, golden, and darker tones. Fine surface marks are visible on some tokens, notably striations on one example. An attractive set for a collection of silver tokens, for a Lyon numismatic collection, or for those dedicated to the history of medicine and hospital institutions. The photographs depict the six tokens actually offered and allow appreciation of their individual condition. Sale of the complete lot of six specimens.

Estimate:£0.83

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