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France, Louis Philippe I (1830-1848). Medal 1836 commemorating the inauguration of the Obelisk of Luxor (OBÉLISQUE DE LOUQSOR)
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France, Constituence, 1792-1793. Écu constitutionell (6 Livres) 1792 / L'AN 4, A, Paris mint
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France, Louis Philippe I (1830-1848). Medal 1836 commemorating the inauguration of the Obelisk of Luxor (OBÉLISQUE DE LOUQSOR), by F. Montagny, Coll. 1116, Bronze 25 mm, weight 8,60 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful patina
The Luxor Obelisk was given to France by the Viceroy of Egypt, Mehemet Ali, as a gesture of friendship and in recognition of Jean-François Champollion's work in deciphering hieroglyphics. The gift was officially presented to King Charles X in 1830 and was one of a pair of obelisks that originally stood at the entrance of the Temple of Amun in Luxor.
The obelisk, which was erected in Paris's Place de la Concorde in 1836, is a symbol of the strong ties between Egypt and France and represents a significant engineering feat. The obelisk was transported to Paris following negotiations between France and Egypt, and the French also gifted Egypt with a clock, though it has not functioned properly since its arrival in Cairo.
The obelisk's arrival in Paris was not without its logistical challenges. A special ship was built to transport the 23-meter tall, 222-ton monument. The transportation and erection of the obelisk were major feats of engineering, and the obelisk remains a prominent landmark in Paris, standing as a testament to this historical exchange and the cultural fascination with ancient Egypt.
source: internet research (Chatillon Architectes, TripAim, World in Paris)
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France, Louis Philippe I (1830-1848). Medal 1836 commemorating the inauguration of the Obelisk of Luxor (OBÉLISQUE DE LOUQSOR), by F. Montagny, Coll. 1116, Bronze 25 mm, weight 8,60 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful patina