French 1921- 1 Tunisie, coin/token,

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a vintage coin from Tunisia dated 1921, featuring decorative elements including laurel branches and Arabic script encircling a central inscription of the date "1921" as well as the year represented in Arabic numerals. The coin's text includes the term "TUNISIE" at the top, revealing its country of origin. The intricate detailing and craftsmanship of the reliefs suggest the coin might be made from brass or another metallic alloy commonly used in coinage. The artistic depiction of the branches likely symbolizes peace or prosperity, signifying traditional motifs in currency design. The coin's outer rim is slightly raised, providing protection to its embossed features, which could indicate its circulation purpose as legal tender during the early 20th century in the region of North Africa. The language and styling are typical of period coin designs, emphasizing a blend of local and colonial influences within the economic and cultural context of the time.

The image displays a vintage coin from Tunisia dated 1921, featuring decorative elements including laurel branches and Arabic script encircling a central inscription of the date "1921" as well as the year represented in Arabic numerals. The coin's text includes the term "TUNISIE" at the top, revealing its country of origin. The intricate detailing and craftsmanship of the reliefs suggest the coin might be made from brass or another metallic alloy commonly used in coinage. The artistic depiction of the branches likely symbolizes peace or prosperity, signifying traditional motifs in currency design. The coin's outer rim is slightly raised, providing protection to its embossed features, which could indicate its circulation purpose as legal tender during the early 20th century in the region of North Africa. The language and styling are typical of period coin designs, emphasizing a blend of local and colonial influences within the economic and cultural context of the time.

Name/Title

French 1921- 1 Tunisie, coin/token,

Entry/Object ID

681/16605

Description

French 1921- 1 Tunisie, coin/token, brass

Collection

ETHNOGRAPHIC/AFRICA, Coins

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

Tunisia