Médaille - Napoléon III - Concours et Expositions

€366,477.00
LocationFrance
Year1861
TypeCommemorative medals › Exhibition, fair and festival medals
CompositionCopper
Weight63 g
Diameter50 mm
Thickness4 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth with hand punch and inscription Script: Latin
Period
NoticeDésiré-Albert Barre
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionNaked head on the left of Napoleon III. Title around and signature of the engraver under the neck.
Obverse letteringNAPOLÉON III - EMPEREUR BARRE
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionShield tourelé of the city of Marseille, accosted by branches of olive tree, trident, caduceus, flag and mast of boat. Legend around with the date.
Reverse letteringCONCOURS RÉGIONAL. EXPOSITIONS DE MARSEILLE. 1861.
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1861  - -
Catalog ID8350667120
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