Rare commemorative medal anepigraph in bronze edited by the Currency of Paris in 1955, representative Jean Rostand (1894-1977), writer, moralist, biologist, historian of French sciences and academician. Work engraved by Lucien Lafaye (1896-1975), recognized medalist artist.

• Obverse : Relief portrait of Jean Rostand with his registered name.

• Reverse : On a composition evoking the culmination of evolution, several human silhouettes overlap, symbolizing the changes studied by Rostand. On the right, a frog, his favorite animal of experiences.

• Slice : Smooth, punch bronze horn.

• Metal : bronze.

• Workshop : Currency of Paris.

• Corns axis : 12 p.m.

Dimensions :

• Length: 6.8 cm (2.67 ")

• Width: 6.8 cm (2.67 ")

• Thickness: 0.8 cm (0.31 ")

• Weight: 138 g

State : very good general condition, beautiful natural patina of bronze, slight traces of period wear.

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