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Ref: 7099

France, Leon Gambetta 1882, prominent politician, bronze medal by Oscar Roty

 

Obv: bust of Gambetta left, dates of birth and death around

Rev: oak and laurel sprigs interwoven with banners marking events in Gambetta’s career, LIBERTATIS AMORE MAGNUS PATRIAE MAJOR above in 4 lines with star above (“a great leader of the country with a love of liberty”)  


Condition: Good very fine or better; Diameter: 68mm

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Notes: Gambetta (1838-1882) has many French streets named after him, although he never made it to President.

 

Price £70

France, Leon Gambetta 1882, bronze medal by Oscar RotyFrance, Leon Gambetta 1882, bronze medal by Oscar Roty

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