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Satirical Token - Napoleon III Defeat of Sedan
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1870 |
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| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
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| Obverse description | Satirical bust of Napoleon III in left profile, wearing a Prussian-style spiked helmet, depicted in military uniform. The effigy is rendered in low relief at the center of the field, surrounded by a circular legend in raised letters. The lower portion of the legend appears inverted, reinforcing the satirical nature of the piece. |
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| Obverse lettering | NAPOLEON III LE PETIT N`AYANT PAS LE COURAGE DE MOURIR A LA TETE DE MON ARMEE JE ME LIVRE A MON FRERE DE PRUSSE |
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| Reverse lettering | * VAMPIRE DE LA FRANCE * PARIS 2 DÉC. 1851 - SEDAN 2 SEPT. 1870 |
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