Copper Food Token
Tokens were used to obtain food during the siege of Paris.
French, 19th Century
Gift from the Library of Congress
A19720069000
Display Status
This object is on display in Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
France
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Physical Description
Copper food token during the Siege of Paris; Obverse: embossed text "PLUS DE 50 ETAUX DES MARCH DE LA HALLE SONT FOURN IS DE VIANDE DE C: HIEN ELLE SE VEND DE 5A 10F LE KILD"; Reverse: embossed text "PRIX DES ALIMENTS PENDANT LE SIEGE DE PARIS, NOTES DIRECTES PRISES AUX HALLES CENTRles PAR L'EDITEUR F.T."
Dimensions
3-D: 1.3 x 3cm (1/2 x 1 3/16 in.)
Materials
Copper
Inventory Number
A19720069000
Credit Line
Transferred from the Library of Congress, Science Division
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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