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Medal - Sainte Genevieve
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1930 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Veiled bust of Saint Geneviève facing right, depicted with a halo and a long braided plait, holding in both hands a model ship representing the heraldic arms of the City of Paris. The engraver's signature BECKER appears in the lower right field. |
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| Reverse description | Half-length effigy of a young woman with a long braided plait, shown in profile facing left with hands joined in prayer toward a cross affixed to a tree trunk. In the background to the right, sheep graze near a riverbank with a boat visible in the distance. Foliage and flowers appear in the lower left field. The engraver's signature BECKER is inscribed at the lower left. The lower portion of the field is blank, likely intended for a personalised dedication. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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