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A GROUP OF FOUR MEDALS
The first struck to commemorate the inauguration of the European monetary system, named to Margaret Thatcher, dated 13th March 1979, obv. French seal of the 14th century, rev. inscription surrounded by nine National coats of arms, silver gilt. The second Italy, Milan, obv. Gonfolon of Milan, inscribed 'Margaret Thatcher 28-29 Gigno 85' The third France, large, silver medal commemorating the opening of La Grande Arche de la Defense, obv. view of Arch, rev. Sommet de l'Arche, 14-16 Juillet 1989 with signature of Francois Mitterand below. The fourth Netherlands, Maastricht, commemorative medal of the European Council meeting, 23-24 March 1981.
The first: 224.5 grams., 7.2 cm. wide, in fitted case
The second: 18 ct. gold, 11.6 grams., 3.0 cm. diam
The third: 565 grams, 8.6 cm. diam. mint state, in cardboard case with label 'S. Exc. Mme. Margaret Thatcher'
The first struck to commemorate the inauguration of the European monetary system, named to Margaret Thatcher, dated 13th March 1979, obv. French seal of the 14th century, rev. inscription surrounded by nine National coats of arms, silver gilt. The second Italy, Milan, obv. Gonfolon of Milan, inscribed 'Margaret Thatcher 28-29 Gigno 85' The third France, large, silver medal commemorating the opening of La Grande Arche de la Defense, obv. view of Arch, rev. Sommet de l'Arche, 14-16 Juillet 1989 with signature of Francois Mitterand below. The fourth Netherlands, Maastricht, commemorative medal of the European Council meeting, 23-24 March 1981.
The first: 224.5 grams., 7.2 cm. wide, in fitted case
The second: 18 ct. gold, 11.6 grams., 3.0 cm. diam
The third: 565 grams, 8.6 cm. diam. mint state, in cardboard case with label 'S. Exc. Mme. Margaret Thatcher'
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