Identification
Photo reference
3 uploaded photos
Overview
The item is definitively identified by the text on the original fitted presentation box ('ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS' and 'COMITÉ FRANÇAIS DU BICENTENAIRE... ') and the medal itself ('1776 1976'). It is a 1976 commemorative table medal for the American Bicentennial.
Story
Arthus-Bertrand is a prestigious Parisian medalist and jeweler founded in 1803, renowned for producing high-quality decorations, medals, and insignia for the French government. This specific medal was commissioned by the French Bicentennial Committee to celebrate the 1976 American Bicentennial and the historical alliance between the two nations.
Maker / Origin
Arthus-Bertrand
Condition & Value
The valuation assumes the medal is in at least About Uncirculated (AU) condition with no major edge knocks or deep scratches. The presence of the original fitted presentation box significantly aids the condition premium. Any heavy oxidation, rim bruising, or loss of plating (if silvered) would lower the value.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
Commemorative table medals from the 1970s Bicentennial era have a niche but dedicated collector base, primarily appealing to exonumia collectors and those focused on American Revolutionary War history. The market is generally soft for base metal issues, with values remaining relatively flat. Original presentation boxes and pristine surfaces are required to achieve top-tier prices.
▲ Original fitted presentation box present, adding completeness premium
▲ Prestigious Arthus-Bertrand maker mark appeals to exonumia collectors
▲ Dual-nation historical subject matter broadens collector appeal
▼ Unverified metal composition; base bronze trades lower than silver-plated variants
▼ Unverified edge condition; rim knocks or drops significantly depress table medal values
▼ Unverified surface condition; oxidation spots or harsh cleaning would reduce value
Best Venue
List on a specialized numismatic platform or eBay with clear, well-lit photos of both the obverse and reverse. Ensure the edge is photographed to show any hallmarks or metal stamps (e. g., 'BRONZE' or a cornucopia). Highlight the original presentation box and the Arthus-Bertrand pedigree in the title.
Upside Potential
If the edge is hallmarked indicating solid silver (e. g., 'ARGENT' with appropriate purity marks) rather than silver-plated bronze, the value would increase substantially, anchored primarily by the silver melt weight plus a numismatic premium.
Also found — market-range context
Surfaced during research but not used to anchor the valuation — wrong form, species, era, or no published price. Shown so the market range around this item is visible.