Have you seen this french token before? [solved]

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Geison Translator
Joined: 11 Mar 2015
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Posted: 15 Aug 2016, 21:41 #
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I know tokens are always a pain to ID, but I got this one and I am unable to find more infos about it, searching google I found some simmilar when looking for brothel tokens, but I would like to know more about this particular one.

Any comment will be appreciated, thanks in advance.
BizzoDoes
Joined: 22 Jan 2014
Posts: 996
Posted: 15 Aug 2016, 22:00 #
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The obverse looks like a copy of 1871-1898 French 20 Franc coin.
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3654.html

Here's some more info on the 20 Franc coin
http://www.coinweek.com/bullion-report/the-extraordinary-legend-of-the-french-angel-coin/

I'm guessing that because the Angel on this coin was considered a good luck symbol, it makes sense to have it on a gambling token.
http://www.facebook.com/NumismaticsUK
I'm not an expert in any kind of coins, but I reckon I'm good at research and will do my best to help. Feel free to tell me my identifications/valuations/gradings are wrong. It's the only way I'll learn.
Geison Translator
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Posts: 2323
Posted: 15 Aug 2016, 22:24 #
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Wow, thank you for the fast input, I am very grateful! :D
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