FRANCE, Third Republic. 1870-1940. Æ Medal (50mm, 52.13 g, 12h). Universal Exposition – Centennial of the French Revolution. Paris mint. By Oudiné. Dated 1789. Struck 1889.Electronic Auction 501 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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FRANCE, Third Republic. 1870-1940. Æ Medal (50mm, 52.13 g, 12h). Universal Exposition – Centennial of the French Revolution. Paris mint. By Oudiné. Dated 1789. Struck 1889. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE, wreathed head of Ceres left, wearing diadem inscribed CONCORDE; star above / MINISTRE DES FINANCES, view of Paris with the Eiffel Tower; above, palm frond with ribbon reading CENTENAIRE DE 1789; in exergue, ADMINISTRATION/ DES/ MONNAIES ET MEDAILLES. Edge: cornucopia and BRONZE. Brown surfaces, edge bumps. EF. |