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FRANCE. Paris-Lyon-Mediterranean Railroad Rectangular Silver Medal, ND (1891). Paris Mint. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
58.9mm x 44.8mm; 59.08 gms. Moyaux-181. By O. Roty. Commemorating the "PLM" railway company. Obverse: PARIS LYON MEDITERRANEE / FERRO CONJVNGIT (joined by iron), three female allegories (representing the cities of Paris and Lyon, and the Mediterranean Sea) standing with winged Genius; Reverse: ASSEMBLEE GENERALE DES ACTIONNAIRES, view of the train station in Lyon. Edge: [cornucopia hallmark] 1 ARGENT. This alluring Art Nouveau issue also presents some architectural iconography in the form of the edifice upon the reverse. Slate gray with a charming matte nature.
From the Provence Collection of French Art Medals.
Estimate: $100.00- $200.00
58.9mm x 44.8mm; 59.08 gms. Moyaux-181. By O. Roty. Commemorating the "PLM" railway company. Obverse: PARIS LYON MEDITERRANEE / FERRO CONJVNGIT (joined by iron), three female allegories (representing the cities of Paris and Lyon, and the Mediterranean Sea) standing with winged Genius; Reverse: ASSEMBLEE GENERALE DES ACTIONNAIRES, view of the train station in Lyon. Edge: [cornucopia hallmark] 1 ARGENT. This alluring Art Nouveau issue also presents some architectural iconography in the form of the edifice upon the reverse. Slate gray with a charming matte nature.
From the Provence Collection of French Art Medals.
Estimate: $100.00- $200.00