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A. Thiers

French Citizens of Philadelphia Service Medal
1873
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Description

The medal's obverse bears seal of the city of Philadelphia with two female figures flanking shield bearing plow and ship, scales of justice held high above. Above, PHILADELPHIA; below, UNITED STATED OF AMERICA; under seal, MDCCLXXXIX

The reverse bears wreath. Around, LES FRANCAIS DE PHILADELPHIE RECONNAISSANTS; in center field, A / A. THIERS. / POUR SERVICES RENDU / A LA / REPUBLIQUE / FRANCAISE / 5 SEPTEMBRE / 1873.

The circular medal measures 63.4mm in diameter and was struck in bronze. I know neither artist nor mint or mintage. Any further information would be welcome.

Medal Details

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materialBronze
edge6
diameter63.4mm
weight118.4g
mintageunknown
Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:18
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