French Colonial Fleur-de-Lis Coin Pendant
Obverse: Fleur-de-Lis
Reverse: Pondicherry written in Tamil on the reverse (புதுசசெரி)
Date: 1637 - 1705
Bezel: Sterling Silver
Weight: 5.70 grams
Diameter: 20 mm / .78 in
Description
This item is an authentic French Colonial coin, placed in a handmade bezel of Sterling Silver. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.
Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.
History of the Artifact
These exotic bronze coins were minted in the French Colonial possession of Pondicherry, located on the Eastern Coast of modern day India.
French presence in Pondicherry began in 1668 with the establishment of the first French Trading Centre in what was then a Dutch controlled territory. By 1674, the French had occupied the territory and continued minting coins, as the Dutch had done, with a new design reflecting the values of the new conquerors. The designs featured on the Bronze ‘Dou-Dou’ represent a mingling of cultures featuring both French and local motifs. To encourage trade with Indian businessmen, the French included the name of Pondicherry written in Tamil on the reverse (புதுசசெரி). The obverse features a classic French Heraldic symbol - a Fleur de Lys - three lily petals tied together, representative of the Catholic nation of France. These coins went on to be minted from 1720 and 1835 in Pondichéry.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Philip II Coin Pendant shown in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
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French Colonial Fleur-de-Lis Coin Pendant
Obverse: Fleur-de-Lis
Reverse: Pondicherry written in Tamil on the reverse (புதுசசெரி)
Date: 1637 - 1705
Bezel: Sterling Silver
Weight: 5.70 grams
Diameter: 20 mm / .78 in
Description
This item is an authentic French Colonial coin, placed in a handmade bezel of Sterling Silver. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.
Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.
History of the Artifact
These exotic bronze coins were minted in the French Colonial possession of Pondicherry, located on the Eastern Coast of modern day India.
French presence in Pondicherry began in 1668 with the establishment of the first French Trading Centre in what was then a Dutch controlled territory. By 1674, the French had occupied the territory and continued minting coins, as the Dutch had done, with a new design reflecting the values of the new conquerors. The designs featured on the Bronze ‘Dou-Dou’ represent a mingling of cultures featuring both French and local motifs. To encourage trade with Indian businessmen, the French included the name of Pondicherry written in Tamil on the reverse (புதுசசெரி). The obverse features a classic French Heraldic symbol - a Fleur de Lys - three lily petals tied together, representative of the Catholic nation of France. These coins went on to be minted from 1720 and 1835 in Pondichéry.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Philip II Coin Pendant shown in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
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Description
Obverse: Fleur-de-Lis
Reverse: Pondicherry written in Tamil on the reverse (புதுசசெரி)
Date: 1637 - 1705
Bezel: Sterling Silver
Weight: 5.70 grams
Diameter: 20 mm / .78 in
Description
This item is an authentic French Colonial coin, placed in a handmade bezel of Sterling Silver. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.
Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.
History of the Artifact
These exotic bronze coins were minted in the French Colonial possession of Pondicherry, located on the Eastern Coast of modern day India.
French presence in Pondicherry began in 1668 with the establishment of the first French Trading Centre in what was then a Dutch controlled territory. By 1674, the French had occupied the territory and continued minting coins, as the Dutch had done, with a new design reflecting the values of the new conquerors. The designs featured on the Bronze ‘Dou-Dou’ represent a mingling of cultures featuring both French and local motifs. To encourage trade with Indian businessmen, the French included the name of Pondicherry written in Tamil on the reverse (புதுசசெரி). The obverse features a classic French Heraldic symbol - a Fleur de Lys - three lily petals tied together, representative of the Catholic nation of France. These coins went on to be minted from 1720 and 1835 in Pondichéry.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Philip II Coin Pendant shown in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
