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FRANCE. Central Agricultural Society of Seine-Maritime Gilt Silver Award Medal, 1927. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
41mm; 28.21 gms. By L. Bottee. Unawarded. Obverse: Laureate, draped, and armored bust of Marianne facing, head right, wearing helmet adorned with French rooster; rising sun at a distance to right; Reverse: SOCIETE CENTRALE D'AGRICULTURE DE LA SEINE-INFRE, CONCOURS / DE / 1927 in three lines in central medallion; all surrounded by wreath comprised of oak and laurel branches; blank decorative plaque below. Edge: [one hallmark] ARGENT. Quite vibrant and shimmering, the only aspect which prevents an even higher designation is a few light spots on the obverse.
From the Provence Collection of French Art Medals.
Estimate: $60.00- $100.00
41mm; 28.21 gms. By L. Bottee. Unawarded. Obverse: Laureate, draped, and armored bust of Marianne facing, head right, wearing helmet adorned with French rooster; rising sun at a distance to right; Reverse: SOCIETE CENTRALE D'AGRICULTURE DE LA SEINE-INFRE, CONCOURS / DE / 1927 in three lines in central medallion; all surrounded by wreath comprised of oak and laurel branches; blank decorative plaque below. Edge: [one hallmark] ARGENT. Quite vibrant and shimmering, the only aspect which prevents an even higher designation is a few light spots on the obverse.
From the Provence Collection of French Art Medals.
Estimate: $60.00- $100.00