449, Lot: 728. Estimate $100. Sold for $180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, temp. Le Gouvernement de la Défense Nationale. 1870-1871. Æ Medal (25mm, 5.64 g, 12h). Satirical issue. The Capitulation of Napoléon III after Sedan (2 September 1870). Head left, wearing German helmet and collar inscribed SEDAN, smoking cigarette / Owl, with wings displayed, standing facing on cannon set on bones. Collignon 44. Minor spotting on reverse. EF.