France, International Commission on the metric system and its diffusion, AE Medal, by Chaplain, 1872–1875, Paris. The personification of science surrounded by Europe, Asia and America, on the revers a dedication to the learned men chosen to establish the metric system. 100 mm, Maier 64, 382 g - a few edge nicks
The medal was inteded to be distributed to members of the International Metre Commission, 10 examples were struck in silver and 50 in bronze.
The Christian Tual Collection of Medals and Plaquettes, 31 March 2024
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