French, Customs Seal, 508
French Customs Seal 508, Image & Found by James Crombie.
Found in Yorkshire, 16mm.
Small seal with deep circular indentation on both sides, one containing the stylised ligature CI, the other the number 508.
From a distinctive group of seals with various numbers on the reverse. Some have CONTRIBUTIONS around the inner raised edge and possibly IND - an abbreviation of Indirect to give 'Contributions Indirectes' - indirect taxes (French). "Taxes can be divided into direct taxes (taxes on income or property), and indirect taxes (taxes on alcohol and tobacco)." From 'France as a superpower 1700 - 1715'
Confirmation of the letters forming the ligature has been found on an official French Ministry letter stamp.
Found in Yorkshire, 16mm.
Small seal with deep circular indentation on both sides, one containing the stylised ligature CI, the other the number 508.
From a distinctive group of seals with various numbers on the reverse. Some have CONTRIBUTIONS around the inner raised edge and possibly IND - an abbreviation of Indirect to give 'Contributions Indirectes' - indirect taxes (French). "Taxes can be divided into direct taxes (taxes on income or property), and indirect taxes (taxes on alcohol and tobacco)." From 'France as a superpower 1700 - 1715'
Confirmation of the letters forming the ligature has been found on an official French Ministry letter stamp.