FRANCE, Deuxième République. Denis-Auguste Affre. Archbishop of Paris, 1840-1848. Æ Medal (46mm, 44.83 g, 12h). The Blessing of 25 June. Struck 1848.Electronic Auction 494 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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FRANCE, Deuxième République. Denis-Auguste Affre. Archbishop of Paris, 1840-1848. Æ Medal (46mm, 44.83 g, 12h). The Blessing of 25 June. Struck 1848. D . A . AFFRE ARCHE DE PARIS, bust left, wearing zucchetto / VIENNENT À MOI LES BREBIS ÉGARÉES, Arcbhishop Affre standing atop barricades between insurgents and soldiers, raising hand in benediction; in exergue, LE BON PASTEUR DONNE SA VIE/ POUR SE BREBIS. Collignon,2e Republique. Brown surfaces, minor deposits, a few scratches, edge marks. EF. |