Vichy France | German Occupation Coin

Vichy France | German Occupation CoinHistory of the Artifact After the German occupation of France, in May of 1940, the territory was split into two parts, an occupied zone and a Free Zone. Although the entirety of the French territory was effectively under German control, in the Free zone, a puppet government made up of French officials and collaborators was established with the city of Vichy acting as capital of government hence the name Vichy France. General Ptain, a veteran of World

The obverse features the striking head of a Gorgon

lighted and garlanded altar

the image of the Doge receiving a banner from Saint Mark symbolized the transfer of divine authority

The dolphin currency of Olbia stands as a remarkable example of how form and function can converge in the creation of early money systems

The image is engraved in relief within a recessed circular field

One authentic Sikh empire silver Rupee

the Athenian tetradrachm’s weight and purity preserved its prestige abroad—a silver emblem of Athenian identity and influence long after its empire began to fade

features a sharply defined navette-shaped bezel engraved with a complex geometric composition

Ruled by the Pope

feature on the obverse the head of Hercules wearing the skin of the Nemean Lion he killed in one of the famous ‘12 Labours of Hercules” - it is speculated that the rendition of Hercules’ portrait may have been heavily inspired on Alexander’s own features

formally known as the Cross of Honor of the World War 1914/1918 (Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914/1918)

emphasizing strength through unity and the dominance of the state over the individual