FRANCE, Revolution of 1848. PB Medal (72mm, 72.15 g, 12h). Formation of the Guardians of Paris. By H. Gatteux. Dated 23 March 1848.Electronic Auction 501 World Medals, Lead Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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FRANCE, Revolution of 1848. PB Medal (72mm, 72.15 g, 12h). Formation of the Guardians of Paris. By H. Gatteux. Dated 23 March 1848. France standing left, holding wreath and spear / In nine lines: 23 Mars 1848/ le gouvt provisoire décrete/ la formation du corps des 3000 gardiens de Paris. leur entretien/ sera aux frais des propriétaires et/ des locataires payant plus 1000/ francs de loyer par an./ –/ République française. Below, bust of Liberty left, wearing Phrygian cap. Collignon,2e Republique 291. Casting flaw, marks, some roughness. Good VF. |