French Goddess of Liberty Sterling Silver Coin Necklace

Antique French Silver Medal featuring Marianne – 1898 Musical Competition

This stunning French silver medal depicts Marianne, Goddess of Liberty, wearing an ornate helmet adorned with wings, foliage, and a lion’s head breastplate. Beautifully detailed with flowing hair beneath the helmet, this piece is a work of art by A. Rivet.

The reverse side shows a scene from a play or opera with the inscription: “Ville d’Aubervilliers Concours Musical 29 Mai 1898,” commemorating a musical competition held in Aubervilliers, France.

Details:

• Material: Silver, hallmarked with the French Boar’s Head and "ARGENT"
• Artist: A. Rivet
• Diameter: 3.6 cm (not including bail or ring)
• Weight: 19.7 grams
• Chain: 18" two tone paper clip chain
• Clasp: Gold filled oval clasp 

This rare medal is an exquisite piece of French history.