Numismatics
Medal
Blinded
1952
Braille, Louis (1809-1852) bronze commemorative medal made in France for the centennial of Louis Braille's death. Obverse: profile of Louis Braille, Braille inscription that reads "Louis Braille", and stamped "1809 LOUIS BRAILLE 1852". Reverse: Braille inscription and stamped "ET LA LUMIERE FUT / 1852-1952". Biographical information on Mr. Braille can be found in the accession file.
2008.017.00010
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