Reclamepenning van de Administration des Monnaies op de Wereldtentoonstelling te Parijs 1878 1878

This 1878 bronze medal, designed by A. Barre, commemorates the Administration des Monnaies' participation in the 1878 Exposition Universelle in Paris. The obverse features a profile portrait of the Republic, while the reverse showcases a wreath of laurels encircling a text detailing the event. The medal's small size (3 cm diameter) and weight (15.70 grams) suggest it was likely intended for distribution as a commemorative souvenir. The medal's design utilizes the traditional artistic style of the time, reflecting the artistic trends and themes of the late 19th century.