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January 2021 Auction 15-16 Jan 2021
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FRANCE. Arras Regional Agricultural Show Gold Award Medal, 1893. Paris Mint. CHOICE EXTREMELY FINE.
Diameter: 33.4mm; Weight: 25.31 gms. By H. Ponscarme. Embossed and presented to the Lequette Brothers. Obverse: REPVBLIQVE FRANCAISE, winged head of Liberty left; Reverse: MINISTERE DE L' AGRICVLTVRE, central plaque embossed "ARRAS 1893 / CONCOURS REGal AGRle / LEQUETTE FRERES" in three lines; all over caduceus and crossed flora. Edge: [cornucopia hallmark] OR. A lightly handled specimen, but this yellow-gold piece retains some solid lustrous brilliance in the protected areas.
From the Provence Collection of French Art Medals.
Estimate: $1400.00- $1800.00
Diameter: 33.4mm; Weight: 25.31 gms. By H. Ponscarme. Embossed and presented to the Lequette Brothers. Obverse: REPVBLIQVE FRANCAISE, winged head of Liberty left; Reverse: MINISTERE DE L' AGRICVLTVRE, central plaque embossed "ARRAS 1893 / CONCOURS REGal AGRle / LEQUETTE FRERES" in three lines; all over caduceus and crossed flora. Edge: [cornucopia hallmark] OR. A lightly handled specimen, but this yellow-gold piece retains some solid lustrous brilliance in the protected areas.
From the Provence Collection of French Art Medals.
Estimate: $1400.00- $1800.00