A-18/3. Commemorative medal "Isaac Albeniz" (1977)
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Obverse
Head 2/3 to the right with a cigar in the mouth, piano keys
ISAAC ALBENIZ 1860-1909
ECRIRE / DE LA / MUSIQUE / ESPAGNOLE / DONT / L'ACCENT / SOIT / UNIVERSEL [Composed spanish music with international intonation]
At the right near the edge signature: R.PÉPIN
Reverse
Details of spanish street and building facades, notes with IBERIA written over them.
In circle round the edge: SUITE ESPAGNOLE . PEPITA JIMENEZ . LA VEGA . AZULEJOS . NAVARRA . SAN ANTONIO DE LA FLORIDA . ZARZUELAS . MERLIN... / CHANTS D'ESPAGNE . CATALONIA... [Titles of Albeniz' opuses]
Specifications
Article: A-18/3 Type: Commemorative medal Year: 1977 Country: France Mint: Monnaie de Paris Designer: PÉPIN Raphael (b.1926)
Metal: Bronze Diameter: 86,0 mm / 77,0 mm
Edge: plain (86 mm - with numbers from 1 to 100) Circulation: 86 mm - 100 Est. Value: $120 / 75 Reference: Niggl #2352