Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

FRANCE, Tête d’Enfant, 1934, an octagonal bronze plaque by P. Turin, child’s head left, rev. rocking horse, Teddy bear and football, named in exergue (Au Docteur Siguret, Jean-François Champ, 2750ème), 55mm (CGMP p.383; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.60, 132; cf. DNW 64, 1397). Extremely fine, attractive £100-150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, World Historical Medals From the Collection of the Revd. John Watson.

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Provenance: DNW Auction 64, 14 December 2004, lot 1397.

The inscription refers to the doctor having delivered 2,750 children. Worthy of further research