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GATTEAUX, Jacques  Édourd (1788-1881) French engraver,
            medalist, sculptor. Born Paris, 4 November 1788.
            Was engraving medals as early as 1809. He is most
            Noted, perhaps, for his designs for the 5 franc (KM 705)
            and 50 franc coins of 1815
            Died Paris, 8 February 1881.

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1830 Lafayette From The Town of Meaux Medal .  Fuld LA 1830.4
            Auctions:. . . . . . . . . . . . PCA 48:1478, PCA 66:363

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1934 Lafayette Centennial of Death Medal (portrait from previous
            medal; struck by Paris Mint, but not listed in Paris Mint
            Catalogue) . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuld LA 1934-2
            Auctions: . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. PCA 84:1124-1125

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D3a {2006} Benezit. Dictionary of Artists, p 5:1380.
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