École française d'Athènes [reverse] 1898

This 1898 silver medal, designed by French artist Louis-Oscar Roty, commemorates the École Française d'Athènes, a French archaeological school founded in 1846. It showcases the school's building on the left side of the medal, while the Acropolis of Athens stands proudly in the background. The laurel wreath encircling the medal symbolizes victory and achievement. The medal’s inscription names several directors of the school and the dates of their leadership, highlighting the institution's rich history and academic legacy.