Diameter: 77mm (approx.3") Weight: 200g (approx.7oz) Edge/Relief: 7mm
France, 1937 " PARIS EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE DES ARTS & TECHNIQUES ", Original Bronze medal, Gilded, by Marcel Dammann, a specimen in very fine condition as scanned, several nicks on rim, edge marked bronze with horn of plenty* (Paris Mint). With case not of origin.
Attributed on reverse.
References : see CGMP p115 Vol3.
Mint Marks used at the PARIS MINT:
Plain Edge ==> All medals before March 30th 1832 have plain edges and before 1841 for bronze or copper. Antique Lamp ==> from March 30th 1832 until October 21st 1841 (on gold & silver only). Anchor ==> from October 21st 1841 until September 25th 1842. Ship Prow ==> from September 26th 1842 until June 12th 1845. Pointing Hand ==> from June 13th 1845 until October 1st 1860. Bee ==> from November 1st 1860 until December 31st 1879. Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty) ==> from 1880 until now.
Interests/Themes keywords : Art medal, exhibition medicine.
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