B-46/243. Commemorative plaque "Beethoven" (w/d)

Obverse

Beethoven is sitting at the piano playing with one hand.

A winged angel above is placing laurel wreath on him. Big harp at the background, kissing pair flying at right, mourning figure kneeling at the bottom right

BEETHOVEN

Medalier's mark at bottom right: F.FOCHT

Reverse

Forest, mountain, rising sun and lyra under the tree.

Medalier's mark at right: F.Focht

Specifications

Article: B-46/243
Type: Commemorative medal
Year: 1943
Country: France
Mint: Monnaie de Paris
Designer: FOCHT Frederic (1879-1937)
Metal: Bronze
Diameter: 68x115 mm
Edge:

Reference: Edition de la Monnaie, M1251, p.180