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

50th Anniversary of the École Française, Athens, 1898, a plated bronze medal by O. Roty, seated female figure examining a statue among antique ruins, reverse view of the Parthénon at top, façade of the École at bottom, palm and laurel wreath in centre, 60mm (Coll. R. Marx 71; PBE 868; CGMP p.359; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.49, 174; Gaz. Num. 1898, p.403, 157; cf. Spink 5, 390). Very fine, reverse better (£40-60)

The bronze example in Spink Auction 5 realised £170