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Alain Ducasse Le Louis XV Monte-Carlo
| Location | Monaco |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The ornate façade of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo is depicted in fine engraved relief on the left field, with decorative arched architecture above. A portrait bust of chef Alain Ducasse appears in relief on the lower right. The legend 'Alain Ducasse' curves along the upper field and 'Le Louis XV Monte-Carlo' is inscribed at the lower left. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a tall chef's toque in the upper right, a relief map of France in the lower right, and an ornate candlestick entwined with decorative foliage and flowers on the left. The engraver's signature 'C. GONDARD' appears in the lower field. The legend 'GASTRONOMIE FRANÇAISE' arcs around the upper periphery. |
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