France, Kingdom. A 1740 Order Of The Holy Spirit Commemorative Coin Auction Canopus (1908)

Canopus (1908)

Inspired by the intrepid courage and self sacrifice of Private Lewellyn

with an independent flexible nose piece and matching celluloid side guards

number 1389602 and was told that another would not be issued

indicating National Finance Administration

France, Kingdom. A 1740 Order Of The Holy Spirit Commemorative Coin Auction Canopus (1908)Constructed of silver, the obverse with a raised rightward facing profile of King Louis XV, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central dove on a radiant background, within a stylized wreath, circumscribed by an inscription of ORDRE DU SAINT ESPRIT (ORDER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT) with a date of 1740, measuring 29. 04 mm in diameter, weighing 7. 0 grams, in near extremely fine condition.