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The Institut de France is a French learned society, grouping five académies, including the Académie française. The Institute, located in Paris, manages approximately 1,000 foundations, as well as museums and châteaux open for visit. The Institut de France was established on 25 October 1795, by the French government.
Engraver: Raymond Corbin
Obverse
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Depicts a rectangle burning fasces in the centre, around four sides of rectangle inscription National Institute of Science and Arts, on the sides and above laurel branches; date and the national motto of France (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) below. INSTITVT NATIONAL DES SCIENCES ET ARTS |
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Reverse
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Depicts the dome of the Institut de France building divides denomination, country name above, date below. Engraver's initials below the value. • REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE • |
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