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France, Bicentenary of the Birth of Maximilien Robespierre, 1958, a silver medal by G. Simon, bust left against a tricolore background, rev. Tables de la Loi at left, legend on a Phrygian cap at right, 68mm (CGMP p.1731). One tiny rim nick on reverse, otherwise mint state, rare; in original fitted maroon case of issue [this a trifle scuffed] (£80-100)

Obverse only illustrated on the Plates. Maximilien Marie Isidore de Robespierre (1758-94), revolutionary and dictator