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France, Death of Dr. Jean Charcot, 1893, a bronze medal by F.-C.-V. de Vernon, bust right, reverse legend in six lines above torch and oak-wreath, 68mm (Brettauer 209; BDM VI, 239; Gaz. Num. 1904, p.410, 100). About extremely fine, nicely patinated (£40-60)

Dr Jean Martin Charcot (1825-1893); Vernon’s medal, a posthumous tribute from Charcot’s friends, was not issued until 1900