FRANCE. Duo of Exposition Medals, 1889 & 1900 (2 Pieces). Grade Range: AU to UNC.
1) Gilt Copper Medal. 1900. Diameter 64 mm. Struck for the International Universal Exposition (Exposition Universelle), designed by Jules Clement Chaplain. Obverse: Head of Marianne right, oak tree behind with branch offering wreath, Reverse: Figure of Victory with Industry below, bearing a torch. The plain rectangle at the bottom of the reverse is inscribed with the recipient's name P. RISBEC. Sold with original red display case. 2) Gilt Medal. Dated July 4, 1889. Diameter 60 mm. Struck for the Ministry of Business, Industry, and the Colonies at the Exposition Universelle. SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS.
Estimate: $80.00- $120.00