HORNREICH COLLECTION of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
France, Bz, Roger Bacon 1818
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
France 1818 |
| Design Description: |
Portrait |
| Item Description: |
Bronze BRONZE 1818-DATED FRANCE RAYMOND GAYRARD (41mm) ROGER BACON |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MEDAL MS 64 BN |
| Owner: |
Spencer Collection |
Owner Comments:
Medal, 1818, AE, ROGER BACON, Great Britain, NGC MS64BN, Cert# 3479153-004. Portrait of Roger Bacon (1214-1294) by French Medallist and Sculptor Raymond Gayrard (1777-1858), Size: 41mm. Commemorating the Birth and Death of the English philosopher, scientist and friar. During Edward I Reign 1272-1307. Bust of Roger Bacon, Rt., in Monastic Habit, Leg. Rogerius Bacon, on Truncation, Gayrard, F. (Fecit), Rv. Inscription Natus Ilchester Com. Sommerset In Anglia (Born at Ilchester in County of Sommerset in England 1214, Died 1294). AN. M.CC.XIV Orbit, AN. M.CC.XCIV. One of the Series Numismatica Virorum Illustrium (of Famous Men) by Durand. Ex Heritage Auction 231320, Lot 62068.