Bronze Medal of Labitte, Gustave, France, 1930–1930. 2008.12.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2008.12.1

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Obverse: in exergue: NIL SINE MINERVA (="Nothing without Minerva") - Helmeted Miverva standing to l.; holding spear in r. hand and shield with l. arm/hand; background: large bearded head of male, to l.
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Reverse: LES/ MUSEES/ NATIONAUX/ A/ GUSTAVE LABITTE/ MCMXXX - Two almost nude female figures to r. and l., facing each other and holding up large flower bouquet within large basket.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 433.747
    • Diameter (in mm): 109

Typological Description

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2008.12.1
  • Lot: 2008.12
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Simmons Gallery

Description

Cast bronze. Art Deco. In 1930 the French National Museums were formed into the Reunion des Musees Nationaux, responsible for the administration and logistics of temporary exhibitions.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) (images)
  • Rights: Copyright Undetermined