This bronze medal, minted in 1989 during France's Fifth Republic, honors the Concours Général Agricole, a prestigious event recognizing excellence in agriculture. Crafted at the Paris Mint, it showcases the artistry of engraver Roger Bertrand Baron (1907-1994).
- Type: Prize Medal
- Date: 1989
- Mint: Paris (Mint mark: 75)
- Metal: Bronze
- Diameter: 58.5 mm
- Weight: 113.5 g
- Engraver: Roger Bertrand Baron
- Edge: Smooth with cornucopia "BRONZE" inscription
The obverse features a still life composition with a polar star in the background, symbolizing the agricultural heritage of France. The reverse depicts various farm animals, including a horse, ox, ram, pig, rabbit, goose, and rooster, surrounded by wheat stalks and grape clusters, representing the diversity of French agriculture.
This medal serves as a significant piece of French agricultural history, making it a valuable addition to any collection of numismatic or commemorative medals.
