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France, Semper, 1901, silver Marriage medals (2), by L.-O. Roty, seated couple exchanging wedding rings, reverse statue of Eros atop a fountain under a tree, both named (Léon Bourguignon, Louise Pinton, 21 Novembre 1901; Charles Gicquiau, Odette Billon, 25 Février 1924), both 41mm (Roty Compagnnonage p.92; PBE 866; CGMP p.360; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.270, 61; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.49, 181; Coll. R. Marx 48; BDM V, 233, 235) [2]. First extremely fine and toned, second very fine (£40-50)

The original design dates to 1895; the medal was not issued by the Monnaie until 1901