World Historical Medals
Lot 4371 SESSION 14 (4.30pm Thursday 23 July) World Historical Medals
Estimate $650
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FRANCE, Catholic Sacremental Medal, 1864, in copper (69mm) by Desaide-Roquelay, obverse, Christ holding chalice with angel at each side and kneeling young boy and girl in front to each side, below, the name of recipient 'Catherine Pauline Huth', at base,, 'Prem. Communion 23 Mai 1864 Confirmation 27 Mai 1864; around top, 'C'est La le Pain Qui Est Descendu Du Ciel' (St Jean VI, 50), reverse, baptisimal font with cherubs, dove amid rays above, angel and mother with child, one at each side, below, 'Bapteme 21 9bre 1852', around, 'Qui Ne Renait Par L'Eau Et Le Saint-Espirit N'Entre Pas Dans Le Royaume De Dien (St Jean III, 5)', impressed on edge, 'Guivre'. Uncirculated and scarce.
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