As you will undoubtedly be aware, France was occupied by Nazi Germany for much of the Second World War.

We discovered this coin, struck from cheap base metal, while digging over some ground to establish a potager (vegetable patch). It dates from that period and displays the symbols of fascism – the fasces (bundles of sticks) and the double-headed axe.

Posted for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge, which calls for an image of the front of any one item. Next week Cee will be looking for images of the back of any item. Any guesses?

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Front of any one item