France, Exposition Universelle Internationale, Paris 1900, bronze medal from the Monnaie de Paris by Daniel Dupuis

Obv: a woman representing History writes the date of the new century on a tablet which is supported by a child representing the future

Rev: a genie holds aloft a torch while leaning on a coining press, other minting paraphernalia nearby, MONNAIE DE PARIS around

Condition: Good very fine; Diameter: 50mm

References: CGMP3/172D

Notes: Dupuis never lived to see the new century: unfortunately he was shot dead by his wife on 14th November 1899, while she had lost her reason.

Provence: Cokayne collection

Price £50