G-49/20. Commemorative medal "Christophe Willibald Gluck" (1967)

Obverse

CHRISTOPHE WILLIBALD GLUCK 

1714 - 1787

Half-lenght portrait to the left

 

Reverse

IL PREFERA LES MUSES AUX SIRENES

Gluck is listrning to muses, siren left behind

Medallist's monogram near Gluck's feet: BVXIN MCMLXVII

Specifications
Article: G-49/20
Type: Commemorative medal
Year: 1967
Country: France
Mint: Monnaie de Paris
Designer: BUXIN Stephan (1909-1996)
Metal: Bronze
Diameter: 68,0 mm
Edge: plain with inscription "bronze"

Reference: Niggl #2974