FRANCE, Revolution of 1848. Æ Medal (37mm, 19.98 g, 12h). Statue Commemorating the February Days. By Garapon. Dated 16 April (1848).Electronic Auction 503 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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FRANCE, Revolution of 1848. Æ Medal (37mm, 19.98 g, 12h). Statue Commemorating the February Days. By Garapon. Dated 16 April (1848). AU PEOPLE DE PARIS LE PEOPLE DE LYON, figure standing left, holding rifle and pointing toward crown at feet; radiant star above; REPUBLIQUE RECONQUISE flanking; 16 AVRIL below / IL A SCELLÉ/ DE SON SANG/ L’INVIOLABILITÉ/ HUNAINE EN/ 1789 1830/ 1848 in tablet; around, laurel wreath, Phrygian cap, level, and clasped hands. Collignon, 2e Republique Lyon 11. Brown surfaces, cleaned, now retoning. EF. Rare. |