Mulhouse within Alsace 1798 to 1898, reverse
Summary
France, Silver Medal 1898 by Frederic Vernon 100 Years Mulhouse within Alsace.
Medallion d. = 68 mm. 146.80 g Ag.
The republic of Mulhouse gets embraced by the French Republic. At l. on altar: "PATRIA". 9 lines at r.: "LA REPUBLIQUE DE MUHLHAUSEN REPOSE DANS LE SEIN DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE". 2 lines in exergue: "XXV VENTOSE AN VI"./ The arms of Mulhouse in front of a city view. 6 lines above: "CENTIEME ANNIVERSAIRE DE LA REUNION LIBRE ET VOLONTAIRE DE MULHOUSE A LA FRANCE". 2 lines below: "15 MARS 1798 - 1898". At the edge: "ARGENT". Wurzbach 6430 (Bronze)
Artist:
F. Vernon (Frederic Charles Victor de Vernon), 1858 Paris - 1912 Paris
Condition: EXTREMELY FINE+. Old patina. A tiny chip at 4 o'clock.
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Date
1898
Source
Wikimedia Commons
Copyright info
public domain