Wedding Medal

€1.00
LocationFrance
Year1860-1879
TypeReligious medal
CompositionGold plated silver (.950) (vermeil)
Weight22 g
Diameter37 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth with Inscription
Period
NoticeJoseph-François Domard, Maurice Borrel
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionMedieval style wedding scene. Priest wearing mitre and crosier giving his blessing to a couple holding hands, in front of a gothic altar. Two angels are on either side, one playing a musical instrument (Harp/Lyre).
Obverse letteringDOMARD SC. BORREL F.
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionWreath of flowers including roses, with monogram engraved in hollow in the center.
Reverse letteringR G
Reverse script
EngraverMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
MintageND (1860-1879)  - -
Catalog ID1903521400
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