France, 1900. France. The Paris Metro, a silver-gilt award medal by G.-H. Prud’homme, robed female in front of the Town Hall, reverse CHEMIN DE FER METROPOLITAIN MUNICIPAL, etc, named (Marcellin Perrier), 50mm (PBE –; BDM –; Swan –). Good very fine, a rare and unusual medal relating to underground railways (£40-60)

The Paris Metro was opened in 1900; this medal was struck to commemorate the deliberations which took place at the Town Hall on 13 July 1900