Artefacts
Reference record. Paris 1900, plaque of the Universal Exhibition.
Physical description
Obverse: On a tree, angel stealing the torch to a sleeping (dead?) woman (goddess?). Caption: 1801 · 1900 ; LVMEN · VENTVURIS / TRADIT · MORUTV/RA · PERENNE ·". Signature, on the lower left: O. Roty Reverse: Laurel branch with roses and view of the 1900 Universal Exhibition buildings. Caption: "EXPOSITION·UNIVERSELLE / INTERNATIONALE·DE / 1900 ; PARIS". Signature, on the lower right: O. Roty Edge: Hallmark of the Paris Mint
Materials
silver, vermeil
Dimension
0.2 cm, 35 x 51 cm, 32 g