Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, and Historical Medals

Medals Related to Motoring & Motor Sport, France, Automobile-club de france, 1895, a silver Société d’Encouragement award medal by J.-B. Daniel-Dupuis, semi-naked female figure sat on tricycle, right hand holding a torch and left hand on the tiller, reverse legend above wreath, named (1926, Jean Houet), 68mm (PBE 305; BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.39, 63; cf. Gaz. Num. 1898, p.23, 197; cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 28; cf. BDW 9, 665). Very fine, rare; in red fitted case of issue (£70-90)

For another medal awarded to Hoüet, see lot no. 708