1821 France Bronze Historical Medal – French Doctors & Yellow Fever Epidemic in Barcelona – Gayrard
Offered here is a striking 1821 French bronze historical medal commemorating the French physicians who served during the yellow fever epidemic in Barcelona.
This important historical medal commemorates the medical response to the 1821 yellow fever epidemic in Barcelona, recognizing the French doctors who traveled to the city and participated in the effort during the outbreak.
The medal was created by Raymond Gayrard, a prominent French medallist and engraver of the 19th century. His work is represented on numerous important French commemorative and historical medals.
This exceptional example is described as being in Mint Condition, with beautifully preserved surfaces and strong original detail.
Medal Details:
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Country: France
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Year: 1821
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Metal: Bronze
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Subject: French physicians during the Yellow Fever Epidemic in Barcelona
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Medallist: Raymond Gayrard
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Type: Historical / Medical Commemorative Medal
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Condition: Mint Condition
A fascinating piece of 19th-century French medical and historical medallic art, with appeal to collectors of French medals, medical history, epidemic history, Barcelona, and historical commemorative medals.
Key Details & Identification
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Country of Issue: France (struck under King Louis XVIII)
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Date of Event: 1821 (Roman numerals
MDCCCXXIon obverse) -
Regnal Year: Year 28 of Louis XVIII's reign (
LVDOVICI XVIII REGNI ANN. XXVIIIon reverse) -
Engraver: Raymond Gayrard (GAYRARD F.)
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Metal: Bronze
Inscriptions & Translation
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Obverse Top:
PIETAS GALLICA(French Piety / Devotion) -
Obverse Exergue:
SAEVIENTE IN BARCINONEM PESTILENTIA / MDCCCXXI(While the plague was raging in Barcelona / 1821) -
Reverse Legend:
MORTE VENALEM PETIERE PALMAM(They sought a palm purchased with death) -
Reverse Center: Honors the 5 French doctors (
V VIRI MEDICI) sent to aid Barcelona—Mazet (who died during the outbreak), Pariset, Bally, François, and Audouard—along with 2 Sisters of Charity (SANCTI MONIALES II).
An especially interesting medal combining French history, medical history, and the history of public health, making it a distinctive addition to a specialized medal collection.
The medal shown is the exact piece you will receive.
