France: Boer War: “VILLE DE PARIS” Tribute to President Kruger
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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G. Prudhomme, Paris Mint |
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Date:
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1900 |
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Ref:
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AM: 137; Hern: 308; ME: France 4; Laidlaw: 0227;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 73 mm | Bronze | 195 gm | $1,200 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Seated female facing left dressed in a light gown, cloak billowing behind, wearing a coronet. On the right, a shield bearing the coat of arms of Paris supported by her left hand. On the left, the French Cock in front of a view of the Hôtel de Ville. Signed round the rim on right: “G. PRUDHOMME". Legend: “VILLE DE PARIS”. In the exergue: “FLVCTVAT NEC MERGITVR” (afloat and not sinking). The N of NEC is inverted.
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Reverse:
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Within a circle of dot surrounded by a laurel wreath: “LA / VILLE DE PARIS / AU PRĖSIDENT / KÜGER / 27 NOVEMBRE / 1900”. Legend: “DEPARTMENT DE LA SEINE”
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Notes:
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When President Kruger visited Paris he was received as a visiting head of state. He was invited to a reception in his honour at the Hôtel de Ville (municipal palace). This medal (possibly in gold) was presented to him by M. Ernest Gay, the Chairman of the Municipal Council.
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