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88 - France, Second Empire (1852–1870).
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France, Second Empire (1852–1870). Two table medals. - Medal commemorating the “Inauguration of the Equestrian Statue of Napoleon I in Lyon on September 21, 1852,” by Louis MERLEY. The obverse depicts the equestrian statue of Napoleon I with the inscription “To Emperor Napoleon I” and is signed “P. MANGUIN DEL. L. MERLEY. F.” The reverse depicts two cherubs holding a cartouche inscribed “SEPTEMBER 21, MDCCCLII—L. NAPOLEON BONAPARTE - INAUGURATED THIS MONUMENT, THE FIRST STONE OF WHICH WAS LAID IN HIS NAME BY THE G[L] C[TE] DE CASTELLANE ON APRIL 20, MDCLXII." Made of copper, hallmarked on the edge. Diameter: 7.2 cm. - Agricultural competition medal “COMITE CENTRAL D’AGRICULTURE DE LA COTE D’OR,” by A. Borrel & A. Bescher. The obverse features a laureated profile of Napoleon III with the inscription “NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR,” signed “A Borrel & A Bescher.” The reverse bears the inscription "COMITE CENTRAL D'AGRICULTURE DE LA COTE D'OR" and is blank. Made of copper, hallmarked on the edge. Diameter: 5 cm. Included are two small pendant medals, including “Inauguration of the Tomb of Napoleon I, May 5, 1853” (Diameter 2.3 cm) and “bearing the effigy of Napoleon III” (Diameter 2 cm). Made of brass. (Signs of wear and age; in fairly good condition).
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