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| Location | France |
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| Year | 1889 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | A detailed relief view of the Argentine Pavilion at the 1889 Paris Universal Exposition, depicted as an ornate building with a central dome, flanking towers with flags, and elaborate decorative facades. Below the architectural scene, a horizontal line separates a three-line legend in the lower field. The engraver's signature DANIEL DUPUIS appears in small letters at the base. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA ARGENTINA EXPOSICION UNIVERSAL DE PARIS 1889 MEDALLA CONMEMORATIVA |
| Reverse description | Two allegorical female figures in classical robes face one another in the field: a seated figure at left, representing France, holds a scepter topped with a Gallic rooster, with the Eiffel Tower visible behind her; a standing figure at right, representing Argentina, rests her hand on a shield bearing a sun motif. Agricultural produce and a globe appear at their feet, with architectural structures in the background suggesting industry and progress. The engraver's name ANGELY appears at the base. |
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