FRANCE, Troisième République. 1870-1940. AR Plaquette (37x52mm, 34.37 g, 12h). Exposition Universelle 1900. Paris mint. By Roty. Dually dated 1801 and 1900.Electronic Auction 470 World Medals, Silver Sold For $ 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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FRANCE, Troisième République. 1870-1940. AR Plaquette (37x52mm, 34.37 g, 12h). Exposition Universelle 1900. Paris mint. By Roty. Dually dated 1801 and 1900. Winged Genus advancing left, taking radiant lit torch from hand of a dying woman (personification of the 19th century) leaning against tree to left; to upper right, 18081 1900/ LVMEN VENTVRIS/ TRADIT MORITV/RA PERENNE / View of the Petit Palais and Grand Palais in Paris; bundle of roses and laurel in clouds above; at top, EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE/ INTERNATIONALE DE/ 1900/ PARIS. Edge: cornucopia and ARGENT. Attractively toned, light scratches. EF. |