Lot 608
France, Jean‑Marie de Grimaldi, 1859, Pair of Bronze Medals
Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Medallions | 111
Auction: 5 July 2023 at 09:50 BST
Description
France, Jean‑Marie de Grimaldi, 1859, Pair of Bronze Medals by Eck et Durand / L. Merley. The former mayor and former director of Les Salines, Grimaldi built the famous baths from 1853 to 1855, on the site of the small salt works which he had owned since 1843. Bust of Grimaldi left, TRIBUTE OF THE GRATEFUL CITY OF SALINS (Translated legend). Rev. Blank. (207mm/563.44gm). TO MR. J. M. / DE GRIMALDI / KNIGHT OF THE LEGION OF HONOUR / GRAND CROSS OF THE ORDER OF ISABELLA THE CATHOLIC / TITULAR COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF CHARLES III / MEMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF SALINS / OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL OF JURA / AND OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURE / 16 MAY 1857 / INAUGURATION OF THE SALINS RAILWAY / 6 JUNE 1858 / INAUGURATION OF THE BATHS OF SALINS (Translated), inscription surrounded by laurel wreath, coat of arms of the city at the intersection of the two branches. Rev. Blank. (214mm/504.69gm). Both Extremely Fine, rich brown toning.
