Medal - Union of Chemical industries Lavoisier

€2.00
LocationFrance
Year
TypeAward medal
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight25 g
Diameter37 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth with Inscription
PeriodFifth Republic (1958-date)
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Obverse descriptionAllegory of chemistry represented by a woman leaning against the bust of Antoine Lavoisier considered as the father of modern chemistry. At the top, a palm crown, and on the right, a balance used by Lavoisier considered at the time as the most accurate in Europe. Dates of birth and death of Lavoisier inscribed under his bust.
Obverse letteringLAVOISIER 1743-1794
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionAward medal, here awarded in 1977.
Reverse letteringUNION DES INDUSTRIES CHIMIQUES
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
MintageND SC - (fr) Suret-Canale -
Catalog ID7379928670
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