1880 Compagnie Universelle Du Canal Interoceanique, Silver


Representative Images
in Panama Medals (currently in collection)
France, 1880. Obverse shows a woman representing Panama Canal bringing together Poseiden figures representing the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans against 2 lighthouses in the background.  The legend reads Percement De Listhme De Panama.  The reverse reads Canal / De Panama / Compagnie Universelle / Du Canal Interoceanique / 7, 8 Et 9 Decembre 1880 / A Ses Souscripteurs / La Banque / Parisienne.  On the edge cornucopia horn and argent (represents Paris, France mint, and struck in silver).  Designed by Roty, French engraver.  Struck for bank subscribers for the Panama Canal venture.  Size 34 mm, and weight 21.05 grams.

Provenance:

  • Presidential Coin & Antique Company; January 8, 1986, Sale #39, lot #1101

Item record created Nov. 3, 2011.
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