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Ref: 7016

France, Revolution 1848 and birth of the Second Republic, white metal medal by Allen & Moore, scarce

 

 

Obv: France standing holding scales, olive branch and flag with liberty cap

 

Rev: legend in 12 lines

 

Condition: extremely fine, small mark at one o'clock on obverse edge Diameter: 45mm

 

Notes: The French Revolution of 1848, was a period of civil unrest in Paris, in February 1848, that led to the collapse of the July Monarchy (the abdication of Louis Philippe) and the foundation of the French Second Republic. It sparked the wave of revolutions of 1848.

 

Provenance: Spink Auction 6-7 December 2017 (577)

 

Price £75

France, Revolution 1848 and birth of the Second Republic, white metal medal by Allen & MooreFrance, Revolution 1848 and birth of the Second Republic, white metal medal by Allen & Moore

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