Grand national music competition (June 11 and 12, 1899; Compiègne) 1899 front Grand national music competition (June 11 and 12, 1899; Compiègne) 1899 back
Grand national music competition (June 11 and 12, 1899; Compiègne) 1899 photo
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Grand national music competition June 11 and 12, 1899; Compiègne

1899 year
Bronze 44.34 g 44 mm
Description
Location
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Award medals › Artistic awards
Year
1899
Composition
Bronze
Weight
44.34 g
Diameter
44 mm
Thickness
3.5 mm
Shape
Round with a loop
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#348694
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coat of arms of the city of Compiègne in the center, legend around in a circle surrounded by an allegory of theater on the left and musical instruments on the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GRAND CONCOURS NATIONAL DE MUSIQUE
COMPIÈGNE 11 ET 12 JUIN 1899
A. Rivet

Translation:
GRAND NATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION
COMPIÈGNE JUNE 11 AND 12, 1899

Engraver: Adolphe Rivet

Edge

Smooth with horn punch.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BRONZE