1978, France. GEORGES HILBERT, Sculptor. By Raymond Corbin (1907- 2002). Silvered-copper 74mm. Published by the Club Française de la Médaille. Number 9 of a limited edition of 100. Catalogue Générale Illustré vol. 4 449/H. $100.

Raymond Corbin was born at Rochefort on April 23, 1907. He studied under Henry Dropsy at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and succeeded him as professor of medal engraving in 1955. Corbin had a distinguished career, which included creating many medals and designing two commemorative coins for the French Mint. He won various honors. He died at Boulogne-Billancourt on March 1, 2002.