Three octagonal silver tokens of the Notaries of LYON. 1839 & 1883 Obverse: open code on hand of justice, mirror of prudence and two swords in cross, balance on the left and handshake above, the whole on two branches of laurel and palms LES NOTAIRES DE L'ARRONDISSEMENT DE LYON. Sb. SCHALLER in Paris. Reverse: The gnomon LEX EST QUODCUMQUE NOTAMUS / vintage. Obverse: the arms of the city LES NOTAIRES DE L'ARRONDISSEMENT DE LYON. Reverse: open code on a hand of justice, mirror of prudence and balance LEX EST QUODCUMQUE NOTAMUS. Sbg. CHARASSE. 19th century. Weight : 43 g - L. : 32 mm - VG.

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