FRANCE. Paris Agricultural Show Gold Award Medal, 1910. Paris Mint. UNCIRCULATED Details. Damage. Diameter: 32.1mm; Weight: 23.90 gms. By A. Dubois. Unawarded. Obverse: REPVBLIQVE FRANCAISE, Science and Agriculture standing facing one another; seed sower in background to right; Reverse: MINISTERE DE LAGRICVLTVRE, central plaque reading CONCOURS GENERAL / AGRICOLE / DE PARIS 1910; wreath of flora behind; grape bunch and banner reading SCIENCE LABEUR below. Edge</em>: [cornucopia hallmark] 1 OR. The damage is in the form of some concentric light scratches in the upper field on the obverse. Also for completeness, a few scattered edge nicks are noted. Nevertheless, this stands as a VERY RARE issue in gold, presenting mostly matte surfaces and a great golden-yellow hue. Includes original box of issue. From the Provence Collection of French Art Medals.
