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Ref: 7037

France, Jules Grévy elected President 1879, large bronze medal by E A Oudiné

 

 

Obv: Liberty standing holding constitution and olive branch, symbols of art and industry by feet

 

Rev: legend in six lines within oak wreath (‘30th January 1879 the National Assembly elected Jules Grévy President of the Republic’)

 

 

Condition: Good very fine; Diameter: 73mm

 

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Notes: Grévy was president of France 1879-1887. His daughter married Daniel Wilson, a prominent deputé and businessman who was the son of a Scottish émigré. However scandal engulfed Wilson and this led to Grévy’s resignation.

 

 

Price £75

France, Jules Grévy elected President 1879, large bronze medal by E A OudinéFrance, Jules Grévy elected President 1879, large bronze medal by E A Oudiné

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