FRANCE, Troisième République. Sadi Carnot. President, 1887-1894. Silvered Æ Medal (81x57mm, 154.5 g, 12h). The Assassination and Funeral of President Carnot. By Roty. Dually dated 14 June and 1 July 1894 (in Roman numerals). Marianne in mourning dress, standing left before the body of Carnot; wreaths around; in clouds above, view of city and incuse legend XXIV JUIN MDCCC/XCIV; in incuse in exergue, DANS LE DEUIL DE LA PATRIE / Flower-draped coffin being born to Les Invalides; to right, SADI CARNOT/ PRESIDENT/ DE LA/ REPUBLIQUE/ FRANÇAISE. Edge: BRONZE and cornucopia. Toned, minor deposits, a few scratches. EF.
From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.