Plaquette de l`exposition universelle 1900

€330,819.00
LocationFrance
Year1900
TypeCommemorative medals › Exhibition, fair and festival medals
CompositionSilver plated bronze
Weight35 g
Diameter
Thickness
ShapeRectangular
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth with cornucopia punch Script: Latin
Period
NoticeLouis-Oscar Roty
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionAn angel (the New Century) takes the faltering torch from the hands of a woman seated at the foot of an oak tree.
Obverse lettering1801 · 1900 LVMEN · VENTVRIS TRADIT · MORITV RA PERENNE · O. Roty
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionPerspective on the Grand Palais and Petit Palais, topped by an olive wreath and roses emerging from the clouds.
Reverse letteringEXPOSITION · UNIVERSELLE · INTERNATIONALE · DE 1900 PARIS O. Roty
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1900  - -
Catalog ID9107414940
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