Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Historical Medals and Banknotes

25th Foire Internationale de Marseille, 1949, a silver medal by J. Vézien, Gyptis offering cup to Protis, reverse legend on cross, 69mm (cf. CGMP p.1873). About extremely fine, rare; in maroon fitted case of issue (£90-120)

The obverse, taken from Vézien’s Fondation de Marseille medal of 1946, refers to the marriage of Gyptis and Protis and the founding of Marseillles (ancient Massalia) by Greek mariners in 600BC