France-1867-napoleon III Silver Medal Rare

In silver, hallmarked and marked "ARGENT" (silver) on the edge, obverse illustrating the right-facing bust of Emperor Napoleon III, inscribed "NAPOLEON III" at the left and "EMPEREUR" to the right, engraver marked "BARRE" below the bust, reverse illustrating a wreath composed of oak leaves and laurel leaves, along with pine cones and grape bunches, the wreath interspersed with the heads of a horse, a bull, a dog and a ram, with a plough at the base of the wreath, surrounded by the inscription "COMICE AGRICOLE DE ST ANDRÉ DECUBZAC" (Agricultural Board of Saint-André-de-Cubzac) and numbered "186" below the plough, measuring 41.5 mm in diameter, spotting evident on the reverse, very light contact overall, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maroon dimpled exterior, inside lid in white cotton, padded and maker marked A. GALERIE MONTPENSIER PALAIS-ROYAL (Adrien Chobillon), medal bed in maroon felt and recessed, measuring 71 mm (w) x 71 mm (h) x 19 mm (d), exhibiting wear on the paper covering on the bottom, case in worn condition.

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