France. 1860–1879

Details: Country: France Ruler: Second Empire / Third Republic Mint year: approximately 1860–1879 Mint: Monnaie de Paris, Paris Edge: “ARGENT” with a bee mark Material: Silver 950/1000 Weight: 20 grams Historical French silver medal from the "Ministère de l’Instruction Publique" (Ministry of Public Instruction), issued for the "Bureau d’Administration des Lycées", the administrative office of the French lycées. The medal type originates from the second half of the 19th century. One side shows the four-line inscription "MINISTERE DE L’INSTRUCTION PUBLIQUE", above which a radiant star. The inscription is framed by two palm branches, which are tied together at the bottom with a bow. The opposite side bears within a corresponding palm wreath the inscription "BUREAU D’ADMINISTRATION DES LYCEES".

Estimate:£1.67

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