Auction Catalogue

3 April 1998

Starting at 1:00 PM

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

The Arts Club  40 Dover St  London  W1S 4NP

Lot

№ 623

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3 April 1998

Estimate: £100–£150

France, George V, c.1915, a large cast bronze artist’s model for a portrait medal by F. Rasumny for Duseaux of Paris, bust left in military uniform, 242mm; together with the corresponding working steel punch, 23mm [39mm width], stamped 3132, 23 m/m. (BDM VIII, 151). [2]. Extremely fine, former with the number 355 painted on the back; a unique pair (£100-150)

First illustrated see Plate IV