FRANCE. Louis-Oscar Roty. Silver Medal. 100th Anniversary of the Bank of France, 1900. Paris Mint. UNCIRCULATED Details. Edge Damage.
67mm; 131.21 gms. Maier-109. Engraved and awarded to Ernest Beguin. Obverse: Helmeted and armored bust of Marianne left, wearing garlanded laurel wreath; Reverse: Two female personifications (Faith and Labor) left, observing shipping and industry at a distance to left; in exergue, "ERNEST BEGUIN." Edge: [cornucopia] ARGENT located at 6h; some damage located near 11h with respect to the reverse. Gunmetal gray surfaces with an alluring tone.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $200 - $400