Lot no. 1251
FRANCE - FRANCE
Third Republic (1870-1940). Medal, Exposition universelle de 1889, centenaire de 1789, Régie des Monnaies, by A. Borrel 1889, Paris.
Av. RÉGIE DES MONNAIES. Allegories of the Republic with a shield inscribed RF and of the Mint with scales and a cornucopia, in front of minting instruments, signature A. BORREL; in exergue: LOI DU 31 JUILLET 1879.
Rv. * FRENCH REPUBLIC * / UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION. Within a wreath formed by an oak branch and an olive branch, under a star: CENTENARY / OF / 1789.
Orsay - ; Silver - 16.76 g - 32.5 mm - 12 h
Top Pop: this is the only graded example!
PCGS MS63 (51870678).
With hallmarks (horn) 2ARGENT. Dull blank. Rare in silver. Superb in Fleur de coin.
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