Auction Catalogue

13 March 2002

Starting at 12:00 PM

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Ancient, Celtic, British and World Coins. Tokens, Tickets and Passes. Historical and Art Medals. Numismatic Books

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

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№ 1190

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13 March 2002

Estimate: £40–£50

France, Président Millerand, 1920, a bronze medal by L.-A. Bottée, bust left, rev. winged female figure of Fame unveiling an urn, Chambre des Députés at right, 72mm (CGMP p.60). Good very fine, rare; one of the last medals executed by this artist (£40-50)

Alexandre Millerand (1859-1943), president of France from 25 October 1920 to 11 June 1924. This medal was not issued by the Monnaie until 1925