1599 (1920s), France. Chamber of Commerce of Marseille. Silver Medal.
Mint Place: Paris Medallist: Alphée Dubois Mint Year: dated 1599, struck ca. 1920s-1940s. Denomination: Octagonal Medal - Chamber of Commerce of Marseille. Condition: Struck with matted dies, minimal wear and deposits, otherwise AU-UNC! Material: Silver (.900) Weight: 18.64gm Diameter: 38mm
Obverse: The Port of Marseille with tread goods and an anchor on shore in front of four sailships, lighthouse and the Ursa Majro (the Great Bear) star constallation in sky. Medallist´s signature below, date of the establishment of the Marseille Chamber of Commerce (1599) in exergue. Legend: QUOT CURSUS IMMOTA REGIT ("Immovable, she rules many voyages.") Exergue: 1599
Reverse: Inscription ("CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE MARSEILLE") within wreath.
Ursa Major, known as the Great Bear, is the third-largest constellation in the night sky and is prominently visible in the Northern Hemisphere.