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Victor Hugo 1802 - 1885
| Location | France |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Victor Hugo in high relief occupies the right portion of the field, with a scene to the left depicting a gargoyle atop Gothic architectural elements and a female figure sweeping, referencing Notre-Dame de Paris and Les Misérables. The legend VICTOR HUGO arcs along the upper rim within a beaded border, the dates 1802-1885 appear in the exergue, and a facsimile signature of the writer is inscribed in the field below the bust. |
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| Reverse description | Central shield bearing four fleurs-de-lis and a Gallic rooster, surmounted by a royal crown, all flanked by two laurel branches tied at the base. The motto LIBERTE · EGALITE · FRATERNITE arcs along the upper rim within a beaded border, and the legend FRANCE appears in the lower exergue. |
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| Reverse lettering | LIBERTE · EGALITE · FRATERNITE FRANCE |
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