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I usually hang out in the Ancient Coin section, But I have a few medals that over the next few days I wish to share with you. This first one is my favorite, It is a reproduction of the original 1882 medal designed by Barber The Great Seal of The United States of America Obverse: America Bald Eagle with shield. In his beak head holds a banner with the words E Pluribus Unum, (Out of many one) his head is surrounded by thirteen star indicating the 13 orginal states. His Talons hold a Olive branch and Arrow. His beak is facing the Olive branch which indicates peace. Reverse: Depicts an unfinished thirteen tier Pyramid with the bottom having the Roman numerals MDCCLXXVI (1776), above that is the detached top with the All Seeing Eye in the center. Above that is the Latin legend Annuit Coeptis ( Taken to mean He favors our Undertakings). Beyond the base of the Pyramid is the Latin legend Novus Ordo Seclorum (New order of the ages) The dates 1782 and 1882 are on either side. The medal is made of Bronze is 62mm X 124.4 grams (4.39 Oz)   |
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The next one is from France and awarded to a person named Marmottan. Marmottan lived in the 19th century and was a patron of the arts. He established a museum in Paris which still exists today. Obverse: REBUBLIQUE FRANCAISE around the border. The center figure is Liberty holding a scroll with the articles of the French Constitution. Below that are the partial word of the French Motto Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite, below that a various images of artistic pieces. In her left hand she holds a Olive Branch, beyow that is a bee hive and plow. Reverse: The inscription surrounded by a wreath reads in French 19 JUIN 1879 L'ASSEMBLEE NATIONALE 'VOTE LA RENTREE A PARIS DES POUVOIRS PUBLICS (sorry I don't know the meaning) Marmottan name is engraved below that Gilt Bronze By Oudine 69.8 mm x 193.8 grams (6.835 oz)   |
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From Belgium Obverse: Bust of King Leopold II LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES Reverse: Scene of a grand pavilion. Legend around the edge: GRAND CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL DES SCIENCES ET DE L'INDUSTRIE BRUXELLES 1888. Gilt Bronze by A Fisch 64 mm x 128.6 grams (4.54 oz)    |
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for the second medal , the translation is : The parlement has voted the start of the new session of the public powers .It very difficult to translate it litterally .Until 1980,the assemblée nationale was elected for 5 years maximum , but could be dissolved every year, what happens usualy .this period begins on june,19,1879 and ends on october 31 1879. The name Marmottan refers to JUles M. , I think , who had a son Paul M .Jules Marmottan was a solicitor and collecting art as his son did ,after whose death has been created the museum . Do you kwow the maker of the medal , his name is usualy written on the obverse . Albert
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Thanks for the information,I have several more France and Belgium medals that I can use the help with translations. The maker was Oudine.
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Next up, Another French medal, Translating help needed. Obverse: Bust of King Charles X Legend: CAROLVS X REX FRANCIAE Reverse: Legend only: L'AN MDCCCXXIX (1829) MM BETHUNE-HOURIEZ ETANT MAIRE ET PTREDSIDENT DE L'ADMINISTRn DRS SECOURS PUBLICS DE CAMBRAI C DE MADRE ADMINISTRATEUR DE BRALLE ARCHITECTE L'HOPITAL GENERAL RESTAURE EST CONFIE AUX SCEURS DE CHARITE Bronze by CAYRARD P. 50 mm x 49.7 grams   |
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English Death medal of Francis Henry Egerton (1756-1829) 8th Earl of Bridgwater. Obverse: Bust of Lord Egerton Reverse: Legend, FRANCIS HENRY EGERTON EARL OF BRIDGWATER. Maker: Donadio F 40 mm x 32 grams   |
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Netherlands Obverse: Angel standing with spread wings holding a sword and shield. Person with a pick ax mining and two others forging metal. Reverse: Coat of arms for the Netherlands and for Amsterdam. Legend in Dutch: TENTOONSTELLING TOT BEVORDERING VAN VEILGHIED EN GEZONDHEID IN FABRIEKEN EN WERKPLAATSEN AMSTERDAM 1890. Translation help needed. Bronze By Begeer 59 mm x 89.5 grams   |
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Belgium Obverse: Bust of the King and Queen of Belgium Legend: LL MM ALBERT ET ELISABETH Reverse: Misc musical instruments and Olive branch, below Shield of Belgium Legend: PLACE LIEUTS ATTRACTIONS FESTIVAL PERMANENT 1911 Gilt Bronze By J Fisch 48 mm x 49.3 grams   |
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France Death Medal Felix E. H. Lamberecht 1819-1871 French Statesman Obverse: Bust of Lamberecht Legend: FELIX E H LAMBRECHT MINISTRE DE L'INTr Reverse: Edge legend, NE A DOUAI (NORD) LE 4 AVRIL 1819 MORT A VERSAILLES LE 8 OCTOBRE 1871 Legend in Wreath: MEMBRE DU CORPS LEGISLATE 1863. DEPUTE A MASSEMBLEE NAT MEMBRE DU CONSEIL GENal DU DEP DU NORD 1871 MINSTRE DU COMMERCE 21 FEV 1871 MINISTRE DE L'INTr 3 JUIN 1871 Bronze By Borrel 1872 68 mm x 127.2 grams (4.485 oz)   |
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France Obverse: Jugate busts of Benjamin Franklin and Montyon Legend: FRANKLIN BIENFAISANCE DU GENIE/MONTYON GENIE DE LA BIENFATSANCE Reverse: Legend on the border. SOCETE MONTYON ETFRANKLIN POUR LES PORTRAITS DES HOMMES UTILES. Legend within wreath: LES SOUSCRIPTEURS ASSOCIES POUR PROPAGER L'HISTIIRE DES BIENFAITEURS DE L'HUMANITE 1833. Bronze By Barre 41.7 mm x 35 grams   |
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Here is the translation of the dutch medal:
Legend in Dutch: TENTOONSTELLING TOT BEVORDERING VAN VEILGHIED EN GEZONDHEID IN FABRIEKEN EN WERKPLAATSEN
AMSTERDAM 1890.
EXHIBITION IN ORDER TO PROMOTE SAFETY AND HEALTH IN FACTORIES AND WORKSHOPS
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Thanks Dutch,I appreciate it.
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From Belgium Obverse: Progress seated holding a cornucopia and placing a laurel crown on the bust of Fuchs (Leonhart Fuchs 1501-1566, German Physician and Botanist). Reverse: City arms of Liege surrounded by a wreath of flowers, fruits and vegetables. Legend: SOCIETE DES CONFERENCES HORTICOLEWS Outside edge: C on DE PLANTES VIVACES A M B PECK 1856 Bronze By H. Distexre F 45 mm x 38.4 grams   |
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USA Bronze 1953 Maker: Medallic Art Co NY 50 mm x 67.1 grams   |
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love the NYTC one. My step father worked for New England Tel for decades. When the ATT Anti trust case was settled NYTC and New England Tel merged to form NYNEX New York New England Exchange.
Well that was info no one needed or wanted.
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