This bronze medal, minted in 1977 during France's Fifth Republic, commemorates the Concours Général Agricole, a prestigious event celebrating excellence in agriculture. Designed by engraver Roger Bertrand Baron (1907-1994) and produced by the Monnaie de Paris, it reflects the nation's rich agricultural heritage.
- Type: Prize Medal
- Date: 1977
- Mint: Monnaie de Paris
- Metal: Bronze
- Diameter: 58.5 mm
- Weight: 119.1 g
- Engraver: Roger Bertrand Baron
- Edge: Smooth with "1977" and cornucopia "BR" inscriptions
The obverse features two clasped hands surrounded by wheat ears and a stylized flower, symbolizing unity and agricultural prosperity. The reverse showcases various farm animals, including a sow, rooster, turkey, dog, goat, ram, bull, horse, and goose, representing the diversity of French livestock.
This medal is a significant piece for collectors interested in French agricultural history and numismatic art, embodying the enduring legacy of the Concours Général Agricole.
