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May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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FRANCE. Touring Club of France Bronze Medal, ND (ca. 1890). Paris Mint. UNCIRCULATED.
By Henri Dubois and Alphée Dubois. 50mm. Engraved and awarded to Mr. Satiro. Obverse: Winged male figure on one knee holding aloft an escutcheon with legend; another escutcheon, with inscription, below and superimposed on two sprigs of laurel extending from the lower right to the upper right, indistinct landscape in the background; Reverse: Female allegory, seated facing right, holding globe and using dividers to measure distance; landscape and sunrise in the background. Cornucopia privy mark. The Touring Club of France existed from 1890 to 1983 and was a social club for devotés of travel - particularly by velocipede. An extremely attractive medal design. Some minor rim dings, otherwise choice. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $30 - $50
By Henri Dubois and Alphée Dubois. 50mm. Engraved and awarded to Mr. Satiro. Obverse: Winged male figure on one knee holding aloft an escutcheon with legend; another escutcheon, with inscription, below and superimposed on two sprigs of laurel extending from the lower right to the upper right, indistinct landscape in the background; Reverse: Female allegory, seated facing right, holding globe and using dividers to measure distance; landscape and sunrise in the background. Cornucopia privy mark. The Touring Club of France existed from 1890 to 1983 and was a social club for devotés of travel - particularly by velocipede. An extremely attractive medal design. Some minor rim dings, otherwise choice. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $30 - $50