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Medallion - Le Soir Challenge de Basket-Ball
| Location | Belgium |
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| Year | 1950-1965 |
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| Shape | Rectangular |
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| Obverse description | A female allegorical figure in high relief, shown from the waist up, raises a small statuette of the Discobolus aloft with her right hand. The figure gazes upward toward the statuette, with flowing hair and draped clothing rendered in a Art Nouveau style. The rectangular field is plain, and the piece is fitted with an ornate suspension loop at the top. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features an oak branch with acorns in relief surrounding a central cartouche. Within the cartouche, the legend 'BASKET-BALL / CHALL. SOUVENIR / 1950 - 1965' is inscribed in raised lettering. The text 'LE SOIR' appears in relief across the upper field above the decorative oak foliage. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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