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hello can anyone tell me about this coin and what means argent and strange little hallmark .also if you can tell me how much silver it contains? i mean fineness from 1000% thx.
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Hi, if you google search Que l'homme donc ne sépare pas ce que Dieu a joint. silver medal you will find some answers

Obverse
Couple of bride and groom dressed in antique style, kneeling face to face, holding hands and taking an oath in front of the open Bible placed in front of a crucifix on the altar.
Writing: Latin
Registration :
LET MAN NOT THEREFORE SEPARATE
NOT WHAT GOD HAS BROUGHT TOGETHER
S. MATHIEU CHAP. XIX
Translation: Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew, chapter 19
Engraver: Louis-Michel Petit
Reverse
Crown of flowers including roses,
monogram.
Registration: 1891
Registration: Argent/ silver, Composition Argent 950‰

Wedding Medal - Wedding at the altar ⌀30mm (Louis-Michel Petit) - obverse
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Mintmark of Mint of Paris Mint of Paris, Paris (and Pessac from 1973), France (1864-present)
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oel thx very much but can you tell me silver fineness of this coin ?
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950/000
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thx very much
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Hello,

You'll find some information on these marriage medals on this website.
They gained favour in the 19th century as a more modern replacement for the "treizain", the 13 coins offered by the groom to the bride at weddings.

http://www.bijouxregionaux.fr/en/conten ... dcontenu=6
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