Avete omnes,
I’m really not sure where best to post, share and inquire about this medallion, but this seems to me the most sensible.
I just purchased this little (very-little) medallion a couple of weeks ago and which just arrived today.
I don’t know much of anything which isn’t ‘obvious’ about it, but I do think it’s pretty nifty…
I think I’ll place it on the base of my Julius Caesar bust here – a little votive of sorts. :)
If anyone might recognize this medallion and have any additional information about it, I’ll be most grateful to learn of it.
I’ve no idea as to origin, maker or purpose, or – to be sure – even the date.
It does seem to be based on the seven meter tall Memorial statute honoring the Gallic chieftain, erected by Napoleon III in 1865, work of the French sculptor Aimé Millet, in Alise-Sainte-Reine – ( Alesia ).
Beyond this – I know nothing more than can be measured and seen of the medallion itself – which, in hand, really is quite a charming little piece.
(http://www.crisiant.com/idealhorizons/Vercingetorix_Medalian_4a.jpg)
(http://www.crisiant.com/idealhorizons/Vercingetorix_Medalian_Obv.jpg)
(http://www.crisiant.com/idealhorizons/Vercingetorix_Memorial_en_Alesia_1a.jpg)
Obv: Vercingetorix standing facing, right leg thrust slightly forward, right foot on a rock; left arm crossed over body, hand resting on hilt of inverted sword: VERCINGETORIX ALESIA 1865
Rev: Curved branch bearing fourteen leaves and four blossoms.
Metal: Silver.
Size: 13.41 mm.
Weight: (? – maybe ca. 1.5 grm.)
If anyone does have any knowledge about or additional information regarding this medallion, I will be very appreciative…
Of course too, any thoughts or comments warmly welcomed as always.
Best,
Tia