Medal - Government of National Defense

€1.00
LocationFrance
Year1870
TypePersonality medal
CompositionCopper
Weight4.3 g
Diameter23 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
ShapeRound with a loop
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
PeriodThird Republic (1870-1940)
Notice
Reference(s) Collignon#120
Obverse descriptionHead of Liberty on the left. Legend around and date below.
Obverse letteringRÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. 4 SEPT- 1870
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionCircular legend and in the field, a list of names on 12 horizontal lines, and handshake in exergue. On the sides, a level on the left and a Phrygian cap on the right.
Reverse letteringGOUVERNEMENT DE LA DEFENSE NATIONALE GENERAL TROCHU / EMM. ARAGO / CREMIEUX / J. FAVRE / J. FERRY / GAMBETTA / GARNIER-PAGES GLAIS. BIZOIN / E. PELLETAN / E. PICARD / ROCHEFORT / J. SIMON.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1870  - -
Catalog ID5529688800
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