The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals (Part I)

FRANCE, Inauguration de l’Hotel de Ville, Sens, 1904, a silver medal, unsigned, for F. Magdelaine, frontal elevation of the building, rev. legend in 13 lines, edge impressed argent and two foundry marks, 50mm, 62.50g (cf. DNW 66, 1398). Very fine
£25-£35

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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The foundation stone of the building was laid on 21 April 1901, and it was opened on 3 April 1904.