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1348 - FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Medal, construct…
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FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Medal, construction of the Paris municipal metro, by F. de Vernon 1912, Paris. Maier 172 = this copy - Mint 1967 992 ; Bronze - 206 g - 70,5 mm - 12 h From the collection of Nicolas Maier: this is the example featured in the book "L'Art de la médaille en France", published in 2010, no. 172. Hallmark (horn) BRONZE. Minor dents. Brown patina. Superb. Fulgence Bienvenüe, born in Uzel in the Côtes d'Armor on 27 January 1852, was the father of the Paris metro, for which he designed the project in 1895. The first metro line between Porte de Vincennes and Porte Maillot was inaugurated on 19 July 1900.
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About the sale Selection of coins and medals and the Pierre-René Bauquis collection: Algeria (part 2)
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Auction time 07/04/2026 at 9:00 AM
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