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Dallas Signature Sale 3085 5-7 Aug 2020
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Republic gold "Universal Exposition" Award Medal 1878 AU, Paris mint. 50mm. 83.25gm. Edge: Plain, with bee stamp. By J.C. Chaplain. Awarded to J.B. Clerc. Obverse: Laureate bust of Liberty (France); Reverse: Depiction of exhibition grounds, Victory holding a wreath and trumpet with cupid below, holding plaque with name of recipient. An exquisite gold medal produced to a large dimension in a matte-like finish, some lesser rub and handling evident but with all major details essentially intact.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 3500-4000 USD
Republic gold "Universal Exposition" Award Medal 1878 AU, Paris mint. 50mm. 83.25gm. Edge: Plain, with bee stamp. By J.C. Chaplain. Awarded to J.B. Clerc. Obverse: Laureate bust of Liberty (France); Reverse: Depiction of exhibition grounds, Victory holding a wreath and trumpet with cupid below, holding plaque with name of recipient. An exquisite gold medal produced to a large dimension in a matte-like finish, some lesser rub and handling evident but with all major details essentially intact.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/france/france-republic-gold-universal-exposition-award-medal-1878-au-/a/3085-31450.s?type=CoinArchives3085
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 3500-4000 USD