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Medal - Eiffel Tower
1900 year| Silver plated bronze | 29.2 g | 41.4 mm |
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1900 |
| Composition | Silver plated bronze |
| Weight | 29.2 g |
| Diameter | 41.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#141731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
A view of the upper part of the tower, flying the French flag. Buildings of Paris far below. To the right of the tower: “SOUVENIR / DE / L’ASCENSION”. Legend: “SOMMET DE LA TOUR EIFFEL”.
Lettering:
SOUVENIR
DE
L’ASCENSION
SOMMET DE LA TOUR EIFFEL
Engraver: Alexandre-Louis-Marie Charpentier
Edge
Plain. Silver plated medal stamped: "BRONZE" and a triangular maker's mark. Bronze medal triangular stamp only
Comment
The Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889, and served as the entrance arch to the International Exhibition of Paris which commemorated the centenary of the French Revolution.In 1900 Paris again hosted the International Exhibition. There was a Transvaal pavilion with exhibits from the Z.A.R. The exiled President Kruger attended as a guest and the occasion was marked by the presentation to him of a silver Eiffel Tower medal.
Alexandre-Louis-Marie Charpentier (1856-1909) was French medalist, sculptor and cabinet maker.
Medal without the incuse date 1900 were presumably made for issue in subsequent years.
