Smooth with inscriptions and cornucopia. Script: Latin Lettering: 1975 BRONZE
Period
Notice
Georges Thurotte
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Bust of Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux on the right. Wavy hair, long mustache and thin beard, visible shirt collar.
Obverse lettering
JEAN-BAPTISTE CARPEAUX
VALENCIENNES 1827 - COURBEVOIE 1875
G. THUROTTE 1975
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Above, Flora in an allegorical scene surrounded by putti and vegetation. Lower left, winged Cupid, reclining, holding a broken arrow. Coat of arms on right, surrounded by laurel branches.
Reverse lettering
FLORE
L`AMOUR BLESSÉ
VILLE DE COURBEVOIE
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
