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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
City of Versailles Medal
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

City of Versailles Medal

Artifact ID1982.00968.01
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Gifter
Maker (French mint, founded 1864, Pessac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France)
Date 20th Century
Medium Metal (bronze)
Dimensions3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionA bronze medal celebrating the city of Versailles, France. On the obverse of the coin is an image at the top of the face of the sun with curly hair haloed by rays. To the left is the edge of a palace. On the right is a relief of a nude Venus with a wreath reclining, one arm on a Cupid who is blowing a small horn. Text around the edges states,"'*NEC PLURIBUS IMPAR*," which translates to "Not unequal to many." On the verso are an image of the coat of arms of the city of Versailles in relief, a shield with the heads and wings of two roosters facing away from each other in the top third, and three fleurs-de-lis on a shaded background below. They are surmounted by a castle with three towers, each separated by a fleur-de-lis. Text stating “LA VILLE DE VERSAILLES.”
Historical NoteThe medal was given by the mayor of Versailles when President Reagan visited France in June 2-7, 1982. On that trip, Reagan met with President François Mitterand in Paris and attended the G7 Summit in Versailles.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
Country/CultureFrance
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