FRANCE. Joan of Arc Bronze Medal, ND (ca. 1900-10). ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
95.59 mm; 263.53 gms. BDM-Vol. VI pgs. 692/700. By Ovide Yencesse. Armored bust of Joan of Arc left on field of fleur de lis with legend around; Reverse: Scene of Joan receiving sword from personification of France with crown bearing angel above. A handsome lower relief piece bearing virtually no signs of handling and a pleasant muted gold patina. ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
From the Collections of The Strong, Rochester, New York; sold to benefit the museum's collections fund; originally collected by John Charles Woodbury (1859-1937).
Estimate: $125.00- $175.00