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1810, France (1st Empire). Silver Hexagonal "Lyon, Chamber of Commerce" Medal.

Mint Year: 1810 Mint Place: Paris Reference: Bramsen 1075. Denomination: Medal / Jetton - Chamber of Commerce of the City of Lyaonn  Condition: Numerous bag-marks from circulation (probably used as a gaming token or other way of circulation), otherwise about XF!  Diameter: 35mm Weight: 16.5gm  Material: Silver

Obverse: Turreted crown above garlanded coat-of-arms of the City of Lyon. Legend: SUIS LE LYON QUI NE MORS POINT SINON QUAND L'ENNEMI ME POIND

Reverse: Inscribed central medallion ("CHAMBRE DV COMMERCE") surrounded by inscription in latin ("VIRTUTE DUCE COMITE FORTUNA").

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A chamber of commerce (or board of trade) is a form of business network, for example, a local organization of businesses whose goal is to further the interests of businesses. Business owners in towns and cities form these local societies to advocate on behalf of the business community. Local businesses are members, and they elect a board of directors or executive council to set policy for the chamber. The board or council then hires a President, CEO or Executive Director, plus staffing appropriate to size, to run the organization.

A chamber of commerce is a voluntary association of business firms belonging to different trades and industries. They serve as spokesmen and representatives of business community. They differ from country to country.

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