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FRANCE. General Administration of Public Assistance in Paris Bronze Medal, ND (ca. 1904). Paris Mint. UNCIRCULATED.
By Charles Marey. 50mm. Engraved and awarded to Marius Chardon. Obverse: Bust of Marianne facing left, with laurel wreath and Phrygian cap, perimeter legend; Reverse: Escutcheon with inscription superimposed on a mixed palm and laurel wreath, six-line legend above. Cornucopia privy mark. Starting in 1849, L'administration générale de l'assistance publique à Paris has been responsible for all hospitals treating the sick, infirm, and elderly, in addition to the distribution of publicly-funded aid throughout the city. An attractive medal with satiny surfaces. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $30 - $50
By Charles Marey. 50mm. Engraved and awarded to Marius Chardon. Obverse: Bust of Marianne facing left, with laurel wreath and Phrygian cap, perimeter legend; Reverse: Escutcheon with inscription superimposed on a mixed palm and laurel wreath, six-line legend above. Cornucopia privy mark. Starting in 1849, L'administration générale de l'assistance publique à Paris has been responsible for all hospitals treating the sick, infirm, and elderly, in addition to the distribution of publicly-funded aid throughout the city. An attractive medal with satiny surfaces. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $30 - $50