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Medal - Philippe I, Duke of Orléans Chapelle Saint Ferdinand
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1846 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed bust of Ferdinand Philippe, Duke of Orléans, in right-facing profile, rendered in high relief within a raised inner border. The encircling legend gives the subject's full name and title. The engraver's name BORREL appears in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A detailed architectural view of the Chapelle Saint Ferdinand in three-quarter perspective dominates the central field, showing its Romanesque façade with arched windows, colonnade, and cross surmounting the dome. A multi-line legend arching above names the chapel and its dedication, while an inscription in the lower field commemorates the Duke of Orléans as Prince Royal and records the inauguration date of 11 July 1843. The engraver's name BORREL and the date 1846 appear at the sides. |
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