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France. Statue of Liberty Inaugurated, 1886. Bronze medal (68…
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Melbourne
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12-Aug-2018
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France. Statue of Liberty Inaugurated, 1886. Bronze medal (68 mm, 160g.) by Roty. Obverse: Small angel, in French Republican cap, transports (in a rowboat!) twin goddesses (France & USA) to the Statue of Liberty, in the background. 'Colossal Statue of Liberty Enlightens the World.' (in French) Date of Inauguration (28 Octobre Mdccclxxxvi) in field. Reverse: National Shields flank a medallion of the sculptor, Bartholdi, a laurel sprig below, Souvenir De L?Independence Americaine, dates 1776 and 1876, etc. Presentation engraving to 'Clara Angonoa'.
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Numismatics, Stamps & Scrip: Medals, civilian