France Thonnelier Essai Medal 1843
Copper 11.74g.; On a reduced module of 30mm; Obv: Turreted head of Ceres left / Rev: ESSAI DE LA VIROLE BRISÉE DE THONNELIER 1843 within wreath; Normally this type is 37mm with a star above Ceres and the legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. This piece was struck on a reduced module or mechanically cut-down to deliberately leave out the Republican reference. VF