Struck at the Paris Mint. 68mm. 140.2g.
France – Exposition Francaise a Moscow – 64mm Bronze Medal – 1891 – Louis-Oscar Roty – Exposition Francaise, Moscow, Bronze Medal, 1891, designed and signed by Louis-Oscar Roty, renowned French medalist (1846-1911) who at one time worked for Tiffany & Company in New York. In addition to his many medallic offerings, he also designed the “Semeuse” image – the woman sowing seeds – that used to appear on most French silver coins. The obverse depicts a seated female figure representing Moscow welcoming La France. The reverse shows two shields, the one on the left with the Russian coat-of-arms and the shield on the right with the French national emblem. The medal is 64 millimeters in diameter, weighs 104 grams and is in Extremely Fine condition.
Struck at the Paris Mint. 68mm. 142g.
Struck at the Paris Mint. 68.5mm. 140.7g.
Absolutely gorgeous set of Chinese Lunar Series medals, all housed in a quality wood presentation case.
The medal was engraved by Pieroni da Lucca F., a famous Italian medalist of the time. It has a 42.44 millimeter diameter and weighs 31 grams.
Mochar was a renowned poet, novelist, journalist and politician. 50mm. 55.8g.
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