Compagnie du Soleil Medal – Fire insurance – December 16, 1829
Octagonal shape
In 1st grade silver (950/1000)
Weight: 20,5 g
Dimensions: 36,5 x 36,5 mm
History: The Compagnie du Soleil, general fire insurance, was founded by the royal decree of December 13, 1829. Commonly known as “Soleil-Incendie”, it is located in Paris. At the same time, there are “sister” companies which manage other areas of insurance (life, capitalization, etc.). All ultimately merge within the Soleil-Aigle group. Nationalized in 1946, this group was the subject of a new wave of mergers and absorptions leading to the creation of the National Insurance Group – GAN, whose headquarters was moved to La Défense in 1969.
Obverse:
Sun personified radiant.
Reverse:
Circular inscription: ✠ ASSURANCE CONTRE L’INCENDIE ✠ 16 DECEMBRE 1829
In the center, an oak wreath containing the inscription:
COMPAGNIE
DU SOLEIL
Edge:
Cornucopia hallmark (Paris Mint) + 1 ARGENT
