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Ref: 7089 |
France,
Rouget de Lisle, Author of La Marseillaise, bronze medal dated 1833 by Emile Rogat after David d'Angers,
later striking Obv: bust of Rouget de Lisle right in high relief Rev:
fasces surmounted by cap of liberty in centre, first verse of La Marseillaise set to music above,
other five verses to left, right, and below the fasces Edge:
Bee poinçon CUIVRE (struck 1860 – 1880)
References:
Collignon 1068 Notes:
Rouget de Lisle (1760-1836) composed what would
later be known as La Marseillaise,
the national anthem of France. He died in poverty but in 1915 his remains
were transferred for reburial at Les Invalides. Price
£65 |
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