FRANCE, Jacques-Jean Barre, 1855 [struck 1860+], a copper medal by J.-A. Barre and A.D. Barre, bust right, rev. legend in 7 lines, edge impressed cuivre and a bee, 59mm, 117.16g (BDM –; cf. Künker 206, 2881). Very fine £50-£70

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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bt A.C. Eimer, June 2004

Jacques-Jean Barre (1793-1855) was a medallist and Graveur Général des Monnaies, Paris from 1842 to 1855.