Lot no. 1268
FRANCE - FRANCE
Third Republic (1870-1940). Medal, Lina by Domenico Trentacoste, SAMF n° 16 1919, Paris.
Av. LINA. The opera singer Lina Cavalieri seated on a bench in a park, her little dog under the bench; signature D. TRENTACOSTE.
Rv. ANNO MCMXIX. On an entablature, a putto from behind, holding Greek theatrical masks.
Maier 63; Silver - 146.15 g - 70 mm - 12 h
On the edge hallmarks (horn) 1ARGENT (lizard) and number 16. Distributed to members of the Société des Amis de la Médaille Française in 1920 only, the mintage is unknown, probably 40 in silver.
Dull blank. This is the last medal in the series, and one of the rarest in silver. Almost a Fleur de coin.
* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
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