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| Location | France |
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| Year | 1878 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a detailed architectural view of the Palais du Trocadéro in relief, flanked by surrounding exhibition buildings and a central fountain in the foreground. The legend EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE 1878 arcs along the upper rim, while PALAIS DU TROCADERO appears on a raised band below the main structure. A lower cartouche framed by laurel branches names the principal officials and architects responsible for the construction. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE 1878 PALAIS DU TROCADERO KRANTZ SENAT COMM GEN DUVAL DIR DES TRAVAUX DAVIOUD ET BOURDAIS ARCHITECTES |
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