Antique French bronze medal dated 1868, awarded by the “Société d’instruction primaire du Rhône,” founded in Lyon in 1829.
Features a symbolic seated figure holding a laurel wreath and a book, representing wisdom and academic excellence.
Reverse side includes engraved inscriptions with prize classification and the name “Delpeut” (possibly the engraver).
Made of bronze (cuivre), likely given as a 1st prize award to a distinguished student or teacher.
A rare collectible from 19th-century France