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

WORLD ART MEDALS France, Paris, Opening of the Boulevard Raspail, 1913, bronze commemorative medal by René Grégoire, view of boulevard, reverse, two female fegures, 67mm, in original Ville de Paris fitted case (PBE 476; CGMP —). Extremely fine and rare (£50-70)

The first example seen by our European representative. This and the Ville de Paris case suggest at least the possibility that the medal was only given to those involved in the opening ceremony or otherwise connected with construction of the boulevard.