FRANCE. Worlds Fair Animal Breeding Award Gold Medal, 1878. PCGS SP-64 Gold Shield.33 mm; 25.25 gms. By Barre. Bust of Ceres, right, wearing agricultural headband, "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" around; Reverse: Inscription: "EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE PARIS / 1878" around a wreath of agricultural products enclosing inscription: "CONCOURS / DANIMAUX / REPRODUCTEURS", Hallmarked (bee) "OR" on edge at 7 oclock. Choice golden luster with matte devices on reflective fields.
