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FRANCE. Louis-Oscar Roty. Silvered Bronze Plaque. World's Columbian Exposition French Section, 1893. Paris Mint. ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
53x50mm; 71.76 gms. Embossed and awarded to Leborgne. Obverse: Female personification of France (Marianne) standing left, clasping hands with genius to left, holding laurel branch; dockyard in background; Reverse: Legend in five lines above rectangular plaque embossed "LEBORGNE" and set upon implements of the arts and industry along with oak and laurel branches. Edge: [cornucopia] BRONZE located at 12h. Pleasantly toned and rather alluring, this handsome specimen exhibits just a small degree of wear upon the high points. Includes original box of issue.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $150 - $300
53x50mm; 71.76 gms. Embossed and awarded to Leborgne. Obverse: Female personification of France (Marianne) standing left, clasping hands with genius to left, holding laurel branch; dockyard in background; Reverse: Legend in five lines above rectangular plaque embossed "LEBORGNE" and set upon implements of the arts and industry along with oak and laurel branches. Edge: [cornucopia] BRONZE located at 12h. Pleasantly toned and rather alluring, this handsome specimen exhibits just a small degree of wear upon the high points. Includes original box of issue.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $150 - $300