French Bronze Academic Prize Medal by Louis-Oscar Roty - Republique Francaise
French Bronze Academic Prize Medal by Louis-Oscar Roty - Republique Francaise
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French bronze prize medal featuring the classical profile of Marianne wearing a winged helmet on the obverse, signed "O. Roty" along the lower edge. The inscription reads "Republique Francaise."
The reverse shows a laurel and oak wreath surrounding the inscription: "Ministere de L'Interieur Prix Offert par le Ministre".
This medal was designed by celebrated French medallist Louis-Oscar Roty (1846-1911), best known for creating the "La Semeuse" design used on French coinage. The medal would have been awarded as an academic, civic, or governmental prize - common in French schools, exhibitions, and competitions from the late 19th through early 20th century.
French bronze prize medal featuring the classical profile of Marianne wearing a winged helmet on the obverse, signed "O. Roty" along the lower edge. The inscription reads "Republique Francaise."
The reverse shows a laurel and oak wreath surrounding the inscription: "Ministere de L'Interieur Prix Offert par le Ministre".
This medal was designed by celebrated French medallist Louis-Oscar Roty (1846-1911), best known for creating the "La Semeuse" design used on French coinage. The medal would have been awarded as an academic, civic, or governmental prize - common in French schools, exhibitions, and competitions from the late 19th through early 20th century.
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Louis-Oscar Roty was one of France's most important medallic artists and served as engraver-general of the French mint. His allegorical Marianne became an enduring symbol of the French Republic.
Government ministries frequently commissioned medals like this to reward academic excellence, public services, or achievement in competitions during the Third Republic. The Ministry of the Interior is one of the oldest and most important ministries in the French government; founded in 1790 during the Revolution its duties include internal security, local administration, public safety and civic honors.
Louis-Oscar Roty was one of France's most important medallic artists and served as engraver-general of the French mint. His allegorical Marianne became an enduring symbol of the French Republic.
Government ministries frequently commissioned medals like this to reward academic excellence, public services, or achievement in competitions during the Third Republic. The Ministry of the Interior is one of the oldest and most important ministries in the French government; founded in 1790 during the Revolution its duties include internal security, local administration, public safety and civic honors.
Late 19th / Early 20th Century (1890-1910)
Late 19th / Early 20th Century (1890-1910)
Bronze
Bronze
France
France
Surface patina and minor wear consistent with age
Surface patina and minor wear consistent with age