Coins, Historical Medals & Paper Money

FRANCE, Sport Vélocipedique, c. 1885, a silver award medal, unsigned [by F.-C.-V. de Vernon], cyclists with a Penny-Farthing, a tricycle and an ordinary, legend engraved above (Billancourt 11 Juillet 1897), rev. wreath, named (Offerte par Mr Amodru, Député de S. & O.), 51mm (PBE –; cf. DNW 34, 505). Reverse edge knock at 6 o’clock, otherwise very fine, bright appearance; with clip and ring for suspension £150-200