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January 2014 NYINC Auction - Sess. C-D 13 January 2014
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FRANCE. Visit of the Russian Squadron to Cherbourg, 1896.
76mm silver, by Vernon. Obverse: standing French goddess welcomes ships. Reverse: Flags, foliage, anchor and city view. 1896 saw France and Russia form a major alliance. The size of this state medal --70mm vs. the Mint's usual top size of 68mm-- indicates how much this accord meant to France. This example is not only silver, it is very choice MINT STATE.
76mm silver, by Vernon. Obverse: standing French goddess welcomes ships. Reverse: Flags, foliage, anchor and city view. 1896 saw France and Russia form a major alliance. The size of this state medal --70mm vs. the Mint's usual top size of 68mm-- indicates how much this accord meant to France. This example is not only silver, it is very choice MINT STATE.