Mochar was a renowned poet, novelist, journalist and politician. 50mm. 55.8g.
Struck at the Paris Mint. 50mm. 54.4g.
Struck at the Paris Mint. 57.5mm. 92.4g.
61mm. 85.25g. By Josuë Dupon, Fonson Frères & Albert. 60mm. 88.2g.
Struck at the Paris Mint. 68mm. 140.2g.
Struck at the Paris Mint. 68mm. 142g.
Struck at the Paris Mint. 68.5mm. 140.7g.
I grade the medal to be in About Uncirculated condition, just showing some signs of cabinet friction.
The plaquette measures 26 by 51 millimeters and is in Extremely Fine condition.
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.
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