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

FRANCE, Louis Vallon, 1965, a bronze medal by E. Auricoste, outline bust three-quarters right, rev. coin-press, cross of Lorraine below, edge impressed bronze and cornucopia, 68mm, 140.90g (CGMP p.79; Monnaie Exh. Cat. 1965, 29). Matt finish, brilliant mint state £20-£30

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

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Münz Zentrum Rheinland Auktion 109 (Cologne), 9-11 January 2002, lot 7449

Louis Vallon (1901-81) acted as director of administration of the Paris mint from 1946 to 1951. He was involved in a clandestine resistance network in the second half of World War II, hence the cross of Lorraine on this medal.