Auction Catalogue

6 July 2005

Starting at 9:30 AM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Token, Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books and Banknotes

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

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Lot

№ 1475

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6 July 2005

Hammer Price:
£55

France, Chevaux, 1887, a plated bronze medal by C.-J. M. Degeorge, youth with two horses and a foal in country setting, rev. wreath, named (Raid de l’Atlantique, Mai 1921, Offert par M. Ruellan, Député), 68mm (CGMP p.123; Coll. R. Marx 399; BDM I, 543). Very fine and rare (£40-60)

Obverse only illustrated, reduced. Originally executed in 1881 but not struck by the Monnaie until 1887