48 - 12% FEE - FRANCE — Grenoble Music Competition, August 16, 1868; First Prize in the Senior Division awarded to the Harmonie Lyonnaise in 1868, by Ludovic Penin (1830–1868).

12% FEE - FRANCE — Grenoble Music Competition, August 16, 1868; First Prize in the Senior Division awarded to the Harmonie Lyonnaise in 1868, by Ludovic Penin (1830–1868). Obverse: “ORPHEOS.” Bust of Orpheus wearing a laurel wreath, facing right, with a lyre behind his neck; a circle of pearls around the edge. Signed: L. PENIN F. 1860. Reverse: “MUSICAL COMPETITION / OF GRENOBLE / AUGUST 16, 1868.” A laurel wreath surrounded by a banner bearing the event’s name and, at the base, a shield bearing the coat of arms of Grenoble (three roses) surmounted by a dated scroll; in the center, engraved inscription: DIVISION / SUPÉRIEURE / 1ST PRIZE / to / L'HARMONIE LYONNAISE / CONDUCTOR A. LAUSSEL. Material: Yellow gold (gold-plated bail). Diameter: 35 mm. Gross weight: 24.9 g. Reduced buyer’s fees: 12% (including tax)