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The product is a 1793 32mm bronze medal from France featuring Bailly, the first Mayor of the French Republic in 1801. It is a circulated piece that has been housed in a custom slab for preservation. This historical medal offers a glimpse into the early days of the French Republic and the role of local leaders during this period.This is a bronze commemorative medal honoring Jean-Sylvain Bailly, the first Mayor of Paris during the French Revolution.The medal features a portrait of Bailly with the inscription "J.SYLVAIN BAILLY NE A PARIS EN 1736" on the obverse.It commemorates his execution in 1793, indicated by the text "DÉCAPITÉ LE 12 NOV. 1793" at the bottom.