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

Tercentenary of the Founding of the Academie Française, 1935, a large cast bronze medal by P.-M. Dammann, bust of Cardinal Richelieu left, reverse standing female with arms raised, À L’IMMORTALITÉ, 116mm (cf. Simmons FPL 9, 169 and 12, 52). Extremely fine, rare in the large size (£90-120)

Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642), founded the Academie Française in 1635. This medal was probably issued by Arthus-Bertrand