Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

FRANCE, Olympic Games and Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900, a plated bronze plaque by L.-O. Roty, winged Genius placing a torch in the hand of a dying woman, rev. view of the Petit and Grand Palais, Paris, laureated wreath in clouds above, 51 x 36mm (GV 3; Maier 104; Roty Compagnonnage p.90; Coll. R. Marx 74-5; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.269, 30; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.48, 179; BDM VI, 239). Very fine; in red card case of issue, stamped in gilt £80-£100