C-41/4. Commemorative death medal "M.Louis. Ch.Z.S. Cherubini" (1842)

Obverse

M.LOUIS.CH.Z.S. - CHERUBINI

Bust to the right

Medalier's name under the bust: OUDINE

 

Reverse

NÉ A FLORENCE / 8 SEPT-ERE 1760 / DÉMOPHON . MEDÉE / LODOÏSKA . LES DEUX JOURNÉES / ACHILLE A SCYROS . FANISKA / LES ABENCERRAGES . ALI BABA . & . / MESSE DE REQUIEM . MESSE DU SACRE / SURINTENDANT / DE LA MUSIQUE DU ROI / DIRECTEUR DU CONSERVATOIRE / 1822-1842 / MEMBRE DE L'INSTITUT / COMMANDEUR / DE LA LÉGION D'HONNEUR / MORT A PARIS / 15 MARS 1842 [Born in Florence on 8th of Septembre 1760 - list of the works - Musical superintendant of the King, Director of the conservatory, Membre of the Institut, Commander of the Legion of Honor, died in Paris on 15th of March 1842]

Comments

Birth date is erroneous. 

Specifications
Article: C-41/4
Type: Commemorative medal
Year: 1842
Country: France
Designer: OUDINÉ Eugene Andre (1810-47)
Metal: Bronze
Diameter: 53,0 mm
Est. Value: $50
Reference: KM #470