FRANCE, Second Empire. Napoléon III. 1852-1870. CU Medal (12.90 g, 12h). Commemorating the Fête Napoléon. By Caque.Electronic Auction 475 World Medals, Potin Estimate: $ 100 |
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FRANCE, Second Empire. Napoléon III. 1852-1870. CU Medal (12.90 g, 12h). Commemorating the Fête Napoléon. By Caque. Conjoined heads of Eugenie and Napoléon III left; below, CAQUE . F./E. DE NIEUWERKERKE DIREXIT in two lines / FÊTE/DU 15 AOUT/1853 in three lines within oak wreath. Edge: (pointing finger) CUIVRE. Page-Divo 162. Brown surfaces, minor edge nicks and spot of verdegris. EF. |