Medallion - Basilique du Puy-en-Velay and Notre-Dame de France par L. Penin
Obverse
Facade of the basilica of Puy-en-Velay. Latin legend around with the name of the engraver, the city and the date of manufacture of the medal (Lyon).
Lettering: MARIA GALLIARVM DOMINAE BASILICA ANICIENSIS. PENIN . F. LVGD . ✚ MDCCCLX ✚
Reverse
The Virgin holding the baby Jesus. Statue of Our Lady of France erected in 1860.
Lettering: ✚ SALVE REGINA MATER IMMACULATA ✚
Basic Information
Engravers
Obverse
L.Penin
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Bronze
Weight
6.6 g
Size
23.5 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
MARIA GALLIARVM DOMINAE BASILICA ANICIENSIS. PENIN . F. LVGD . ✚ MDCCCLX ✚
Reverse Lettering
✚ SALVE REGINA MATER IMMACULATA ✚
Comments
The statue of Notre-Dame de France is a monumental work of cast iron located in the city of Le Puy-en-Velay in France. Built between 1856 and 1860, from cannons captured during the siege of Sebastopol and on the plans of Jean-Marie Bonnassieux, it was solemnly blessed by the local bishop, Mgr Auguste de Morlhon on September 12, 1860 (Wikipedia)
