FRANCE. Jules-Clément Chaplain. Bronze Medal Trial Strike. Studying, ND (ca. 1880). CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
61mm; 44.63 gms. Obverse: Teacher seated right, reviewing the work of a young scholar standing to right; in background, state of Alma Mater upon column, with torch and crucifix; Reverse: Plain save for four peripheral pellets and three central slashes. Edge: Plain. A RARE and highly artistic trial, this example presents tan-brown surfaces with a subtle matte nature on the obverse.
Estimate: $75 - $150