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FRANCE. Duo of Marie Francois Sadi Carnot Death Plaques (2 Pieces), 1894. Paris Mint. Average Grade: NEARLY EXTREMELY FINE.
Both pieces: Maier-101. By O. Roty. (57x80mm) Obverse: Carnot's draped body with wreaths below and robed female in mourning standing at side, above a view of Fourvieres Basilica at Lyon; in exergue, DANS LE DEUIL DE LA PATRIE (in the mourning of the fatherland); Reverse: Coffin being carried to the Pantheon in Paris; legend in five lines to right. Edges: BRONZE and 15 in square incuse (silvered bronze version); and BRONZE (bronze version). A delightful pair paying homage to the assassinated French president.
Estimate: $125.00- $175.00
Both pieces: Maier-101. By O. Roty. (57x80mm) Obverse: Carnot's draped body with wreaths below and robed female in mourning standing at side, above a view of Fourvieres Basilica at Lyon; in exergue, DANS LE DEUIL DE LA PATRIE (in the mourning of the fatherland); Reverse: Coffin being carried to the Pantheon in Paris; legend in five lines to right. Edges: BRONZE and 15 in square incuse (silvered bronze version); and BRONZE (bronze version). A delightful pair paying homage to the assassinated French president.
Estimate: $125.00- $175.00