Rare 1964 Uruguay President Charles De Gaulle Visit Pewter Trial / Essay Piece by Sculptor José Luis Zorrilla de San Martín

Historical Significance: This exceptional numismatic piece commemorates the historic official visit of French President General Charles de Gaulle to Uruguay in October 1964.

Artist & Workshop Origin: Created by the master Uruguayan sculptor and medalist José Luis Zorrilla de San Martín. This specific item is a highly collectible workshop trial piece (essay), capturing an early stage of the initial design process for the obverse of the commemorative medal.

Design Elements: The piece features the core design elements of the historic event, closely tied to the universal French republican ideals of Liberty, Equality, Fraternity (Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité).

Composition: Pewter (typical soft metal used by historical foundries and sculptors to strike early die trials and assess relief details before final production).

Year: 1964

Country of Origin: Uruguay

Collector's Note: As a workshop trial from the initial design phase, this item represents a unique document of the artistic and numismatic process, making it a highly desirable piece of Exonumia for collectors of South American historical medals, Charles de Gaulle memorabilia, and fine art medals.