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Louis Adolphe Thiers (April 16, 1797 - September 3, 1877) was a French statesman and historian. He was President of France from 1871 to 1873, the first president of the Third Republic, immediately following the end of the Franco-Prussian war
(1870-71). He succeeded Trochu who was Chairman of the Government of National Defense.
Obverse:Bust, left, in formal attire wearing Légion d'Honneur
Legend:L.A.THIERS.PRESIDENT.DE.LA.REPUBLIQUE.1871.1873
Signed by Oudiné
Reverse:Within a wreath of Oak Leaves the legend in four lines:
PATRIAM DILEXIT VERITATEM COLVIT
Signed by Oudiné
EDGE: Marked with cornucopia "Bronze"
Condition: EF - edge perfect
Comments:A fairly low relief medallion - particularly on the reverse. As I have produced the image with my camera, it does not truly reflect the quality of the piece. I will endeavour to update the image with a scanner as soon as mine works.
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