World Historical Medals
Lot 4372 SESSION 14 (4.30pm Thursday 23 July) World Historical Medals
Estimate $200
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FRANCE, Catholic Sacramental Medal, 1881, in bronze (51mm) by Desaide 1873, obverse, Christ holding chalice with angel at each side and kneeling young boy and girl in front to each side, below, 'C'Est La Le Pain Qui Est / Descendu Du Ciel / St Jean VI - 30', reverse, dove emanating rays, open bible in centre, 'Charles Nass / Bapteme Le 14 Oct.1869 / Communion Le 30 Juin 1881 / Confirmation Le 18 ', impressed on edge 'Bronze'. Uncirculated and scarce.
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