Médaille - Paris, les journées de février - Révolution de 1848

€373,091.00
LocationFrance
Year1848
TypeCommemorative medals
CompositionBimetallic: copper centre in brass ring
Weight4 g
Diameter23 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
ShapeRound with a loop
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeFull
PeriodSecond Republic (1848-1852)
Notice
Reference(s) Collignon#120
Obverse descriptionThe Republic standing, holding a pike surmounted by a Phrygian cap and a laurel wreath, leaning on a lictor bundle. Motto of the Republic around it.
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE • LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE •
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA barricade of cobblestones and barrels, topped by a tricolor flag. Caption in double lines, top and bottom, with the date of the event.
Reverse letteringAUX CITOYENS DE PARIS MORTS POUR LA LIBERTE 23•24 FEVRIER 1848• LA REPUBLIQUE RECONNAISSANTE•
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1848  - -
Catalog ID5764455010
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