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French Finish.  An oxidized and relieved antique finish. It is so named because the process was developed by French medalists in the late 19th century. It is also called antique finish, or oxidized finish – the terms all mean the same. See oxidation, finish and finishing.

excerpted with permission from

An Encyclopedia of Coin and Medal Technology

For Artists, Makers, Collectors and Curators

COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY D. WAYNE JOHNSON

Roger W. Burdette, Editor