Live Internet Auction 3 (Part B) Coins, Medals & Banknotes

FRANCE: Bronze award medal for the competition of experiences on steam locomotion (1867). Conjoined heads of Marc Seguin and Georges Stephenson facing left on obverse. Circular legend "CONCOURS DEXPERIENCES SUR LA LOCOMOTION A VAPEUR" surrounding wreath of mixed oak and laurel and 4-line legend "PRIX / OFFERT PAR / MA PERDONNET / A" within the wreath on reverse. Signed by Alfred Borrel. Diameter: 68mm. Weight: 145,7gr. Inside case. Uncirculated.