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Official French commemorative bronze medal (2008) designed by Jean Cardot, 120 mm in diameter with a net weight of 822 g, issued for the unveiling of the La Flamme de la Liberté monument in Paris in a very limited edition for diplomats and guests, in brilliant/FDC condition.
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DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
Medal Diameter: 120 mm (12 cm) — Monumental XL size
Net Weight of medal: 822 grams
Gross Weight (including case & stand): 1020 grams (1.02 kg)
Material: Bronze (featuring the official "BRONZE" edge inscription and the official cornucopia mint mark of the Monnaie de Paris)
Condition: Brilliant / FDC (Near-flawless uncirculated condition)
Packaging: 100% complete with the original deep blue luxury case, the original plastic presentation stand, and the French instruction manual ("Notice d'utilisation").
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND & ARTIST
Artist: Designed and signed by the highly renowned French sculptor Jean Cardot (Member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts).
Theme: Official French commemorative medal (2008) issued for the inauguration of the diplomatic monument "La Flamme de la Liberté" in Paris.
Symbolism: Celebrates the historic alliance between France and the United States (George Washington & Marquis de Lafayette). The obverse features Lafayette's iconic quote: "Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country."
Exclusivity: Issued in a very limited edition for a private circle of diplomats and guests under the auspices of US Ambassador Craig Roberts Stapleton and philanthropist Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière.
DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
Medal Diameter: 120 mm (12 cm) — Monumental XL size
Net Weight of medal: 822 grams
Gross Weight (including case & stand): 1020 grams (1.02 kg)
Material: Bronze (featuring the official "BRONZE" edge inscription and the official cornucopia mint mark of the Monnaie de Paris)
Condition: Brilliant / FDC (Near-flawless uncirculated condition)
Packaging: 100% complete with the original deep blue luxury case, the original plastic presentation stand, and the French instruction manual ("Notice d'utilisation").
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND & ARTIST
Artist: Designed and signed by the highly renowned French sculptor Jean Cardot (Member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts).
Theme: Official French commemorative medal (2008) issued for the inauguration of the diplomatic monument "La Flamme de la Liberté" in Paris.
Symbolism: Celebrates the historic alliance between France and the United States (George Washington & Marquis de Lafayette). The obverse features Lafayette's iconic quote: "Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country."
Exclusivity: Issued in a very limited edition for a private circle of diplomats and guests under the auspices of US Ambassador Craig Roberts Stapleton and philanthropist Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière.
Details
Era
After 2000
Country/province
France
Year/period and variation
2008
Precious metal
Bronze
Condition
Uncirculated (not released for circulation)
Weight
822 g
Theme
Military
Number of items
1
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