SUPREME COUNCIL - VIENNET 1862. ★ AU T ∴ IL ∴ F ∴ VIENNET T ∴ P ∴ S ∴ GR ∴ COMM ∴ G ∴ M ∴ DU RIT. ECOS ∴ ANC ∴ ACC ∴ IN FRANCE ★. GRATEFUL. His bust on the left, wearing the Masonic saltire adorned with a radiating triangle "33" pierced two swords. Below the bust: signature ALPHÉE DUBOIS F. R/. THE T ∴ GR ∴ (∴ in a ) CENT ∴ OF THE ECOS RIT ∴ ANC ∴ ACC ∴ IN FRANCE. SESSION OF THE 20TH. DAY OF THE 3RD . MONTH OF THE YEAR OF GR ∴ LUM ∴ 5862. (18 JUNE 1862 E ∴ V ∴). Interlocking compass and square at base of obelisk resting on palm and acacia branch. Below, STAT ALTVS. ★ radiating at top of obelisk. Smooth edge. Hallmark: COPPER bee (1860-1879). Labouret 40 Copper medal. Ø 51,43 mm (59,20 g) Portrait in high relief. Light brown patina. Superb.

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