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France, Comédie Francaise, 1853, a bronze medal by J.-F. Domard, bust of Molière left, reverse wreath, named (À Mr. Regnier, Souvenir de la Comédie Française, 1831-1875), hallmark bee on edge [1860-80], 68mm (cf. CGMP II, 245). A few light marks on obverse, otherwise extremely fine, the reverse brilliant, rare (£50-70)

F.J.P. Regnier de la Brière (1807-1885), French actor and member of the Comédie Française from 1831 to 1875