FRANCE. Gardening Association Gold Award Medal, 1912. Paris Mint. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED. Diameter: 27.9mm; Weight: 12.02 gms. By C. Pillet & A. Desaide. Engraved and presented to Mr. M. Durand. Obverse: Garden scene, with man kneeling left, planting flowers, and woman standing right, examining flowers and vines; Reverse: ASSon Fse / DES AMATEURS / ET / JARDINIERS / CHRYSANTtes in five lines; all within central medallion between wreath; below, decorative plaque engraved "MR M DURAND / 1912." Edge</em>: [cornucopia hallmark] 1 OR. Featuring a great botanical scene, this alluring piece exhibits matte brilliance and highly intricate detail throughout. From the Provence Collection of French Art Medals.
