FRANCE. Louis-Oscar Roty. Bronze Medal. 100th Birthday of Michel Eugene Chevreul, Chemist, 1886. Paris Mint. UNCIRCULATED.
68mm; 143.69 gms. Maier-93. Obverse: Bust right in frock coat; Reverse: Chevreul seated left in chair, being presented a laurel wreath by female personification of youth. Edge: [cornucopia] ARGENT located at 6h. Another example of the type, but here in bronze, this delightful specimen features chocolate brown surfaces with some muted brilliance.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $75 - $150