Medal Compagnie Financière de Paris et Pays-Bas 1972, bronze, architecture

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Description

This table medal is perfectly round and features a patinated bronze-like finish. On the visible side, a finely detailed relief depicts the façade of a classical building, characterized by large windows with small panes and prominent frames. In the center of the decoration, a horse statue stands in front of the building, adding relief and depth to the scene.

Below the architectural scene, the inscription "COMPAGNIE FINANCIÈRE DE PARIS ET DES PAYS-BAS" is engraved in capital letters. A stylized monogram composed of the initials "P" and "B" is also visible, just above the date "1972" which is clearly visible on the lower part of the medal.

The surface of this medal has a matte texture, with subtle reflections typical of bronze-like alloy objects. The details of the relief, including the lines of the paving on the ground and the ornaments of the façade, bear witness to careful and precise engraving work, typical of 20th-century commemorative medals.

The reverse side is not visible in the photo, so the description focuses exclusively on the presented side. No major defects are apparent on the visible surface, apart from a few light marks related to handling or age, without impacting the legibility of the inscriptions or the sharpness of the pattern.

This table medal is an object representative of productions made to commemorate financial institutions or specific events. Its architectural theme and lettering style are characteristic of French institutional creations of the 1970s.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side has a nice overall appearance, with slight superficial marks of use, typical of a medal of this era.

Did you know? The Compagnie Financière de Paris et des Pays-Bas, founded in the 19th century, is the ancestor of Paribas bank, now part of the BNP Paribas group. Commemorative medals of this type were often given out during major institutional events or building inaugurations.

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