FRANCE. Chartres. Chartres Cathedral Bronze Medal, 1861. Geerts (Ixelles) Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-65.
Ross-M238 (R1); van Hoydonck-184; Reinecke-39; Bouhy-30. By J. Wiener. Diameter: 59mm. Obverse: Perspective view of the cathedral exterior from the northwest, perimeter legend above, signature and date in exergue below; Reverse: Perspective view of the cathedral interior looking down the nave toward the apse, from an eyepoint just left of the nave centerline, anepigraphic fields to the left and right, legend and signature in exergue below. A delight for the eye with milk chocolate surface color augmenting glossy fields, and no distracting marks. An extremely attractive example of the type.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00