HORNREICH COLLECTION of Award Medals
France Bz Plaquette Gallia with Child, Awarded 1908
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Coin Details
Origin/Country: |
France Paris 1908 |
Design Description: |
Gallia with Child Bz Plaquette Plaque by Andre Massoulle |
Item Description: |
Bronze 1908 France 1908 Gallia with Child France Gallia with Child Bz Plaquette |
Full Grade: |
MS 60 |
Owner: |
Spencer Collection |
Owner Comments:
Medal, Plaquette, 1908, Bronze, France. GALLIA WITH CHILD by Andre Massoulle. Struck by Desaide Art Shop, Paris. Bronze; 67 X 50mm. Obverse: Full-figured Gallia with her child standing below her outstretched arm with shield. Reverse: Ornate cartouche with rooster with one claw on ball "France"; "March 29, 1908 Awarded from his Friends Mr. Ernest Levesque". Toned even dark brown. Condition: About Uncirculated. Bosco Description: A. Massoule. Obverse: Seated goddess with sword, holding a large shield over a reading youth. Reverse:1/2-wreath, rooster and an orb labeled FRANCE. Andre Paul Arthur Massoulle, 1851-1901, was primarily a sculptor. Many of his statues show figures with swords.