1911 PARIS GYMNASTICS CONTEST FRENCH MARIANNE MEDAL by ROTY
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1911 PARIS GYMNASTICS CONTEST FRENCH MARIANNE MEDAL by ROTY. Obverse: laureated bust of Marianne, french republic emblem, signed by Oscar Roty. Marianne is displayed in many places in France and holds a place of honour in town halls and law courts. She is depicted in the Triumph of the Republic, a bronze sculpture overlooking the Place de la Nation in Paris, as well as represented with another Parisian statue on the Place de la République. Obverse : laureated bust of Marianne, french republic emblem, signed by Oscar Roty Reverse : "concours interscolaire de gymnastique / 22e concours 14 mai 1911 / PARIS" Diameter : 47 m m or 1,8 inch. Weight : 42 grams Metal : bronze Marianne has been the national personification of the French Republic since the French Revolution, as an emblem of liberty, equality, fraternity and reason, as well as a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty. Marianne is displayed in many places in France and holds a place of honour in town halls and law courts. She is depicted in the Triumph of the Republic, a bronze sculpture overlooking the Place de la Nation in Paris, as well as represented with another Parisian statue on the Place de la République. Her profile stands out on the official government logo of the country, and appears on French euro coins and on French postage stamps. She was also featured on the former franc currency and is officially used on most government documents.
