CNG 96, Lot: 1445. Estimate $1250. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Cinquième République. 1945-present. AV Medal (41mm, 41.24 g, 12h). Commemorating the Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie, Paris. By J. Coeffin. Paris mint. Dated 1973. CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE ET D’ INDUSTRIE PARIS, conjoined heads of female (as Industrie) and Mercury (as Commerce), wearing winged taenia left, set on radiate background / Ship under sail left, set on waves; single mast consisting of winged caduceus with intertwined serpents: around, three smaller ships, each with crowned coat-of-arms as sails; all within crenelated frame set on radiate background. Edge: 1973, cornucopia, and 3 OR. Cf. http://tinyurl.com/lje769g (for type, but dated 1980). As Issued, attractive red toning.