Coin/Token Commemorating the Overseas Masonic Club of Paris

Name/Title

Coin/Token Commemorating the Overseas Masonic Club of Paris

Entry/Object ID

2022.27.1

Description

The reverse and obverse depiction of the Overseas Masonic Club of Paris, 1918–1919. A set of two; one belonging to Bro. Maurice S. Stewart of Oakland California.

Use

Souvenir coin/token

Context

Given to members of the Masonic Club in Paris, France during the last years of WWI (1918–1919)

Collection

Masonic Paraphernalia

Cataloged By

Adam Kendall

Acquisition

Accession

2022.27

Notes

Set of two. Accession Number is 2022.27.1a–b

Mintage

Date made

1918 - 1919

Time Period

19th Century

Place of Origin

* Untyped Place of Origin

Paris, France

Manufacture Method

Cast

Designer or Engraver

Anie Mouroux

Coin Details

Obverse

Description

Profile of Col. H.H. Whitney, President of the Overseas Masonic Club

Transcription

Overseas Masonic Club | Col. H.H. Whitney, President | A.E.F.

Reverse

Description

A square and compasses on top center decorated with olive branches and a fleur de lys. Also, the abbreviations, "US" and "RF" (United States and République Française, respectively)

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Including set numbers

Other Number

2022.27.1a–b

Update Date

January 13, 2023