Medal that has retained its original luster. Beautiful iridescent patina. Delivered with its original case.

Signed Hubert Ponscarme.

Hubert Ponscarme (1827–1903) was a French sculptor and medallist, regarded as one of the great innovators of medal art in the 19th century. A pupil of David d’Angers, he introduced a freer, more expressive style that broke with academic rigidity. His medals and portrait reliefs are sought after today for their finesse and modernity.

Reverse: In the land of universal suffrage, every citizen must know how to read and write. Adult classes. Prize awarded by Mr. Ch. ROBERT, Councillor of State, Secretary General of the Ministry of Public Instruction.

Awarded to Mr. Vincent MAUPOIX, schoolteacher in Vaucouleurs (Meuse), 1867.