Ancient, Celtic, British and World Coins. Historical and Art Medals

France, Amnistie, Paix Travail, 1871, a large uniface cast bronze medal, unsigned, robed figure of France comforting a semi-naked patriot, 176mm. Extremely fine and attractively patinated, very rare; with integral suspension loop (£250-300)

Relates to the amnesty for Comunards in the Franco-Prussian war. Illustrated on Plate III in back of catalogue