Auction Catalogue

21 & 24 March 2016

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Coins, Numismatic Books, Tokens and Historical Medals

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Lot

№ 1421

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24 March 2016

Hammer Price:
£8,000

FRANCE, Le Senat et le Peuple, AN XIII [1804], a silver medal by B. Andrieu, 32mm (Br. 326); Mariage de Napoléon et Marie-Louise, 1810, a silver medal by A. Galle and J.-P. Droz, 26mm (Br. 955); Les Orphélines de la Légion d’Honneur, 1810, a silver medal by B. Andrieu and A.J. Depaulis, 41mm (Br. 980); together with a collection of Napoleonic copper medals (154), all different, various sizes; contained in a purpose-built 19th century cabinet, 23.5 x 23.5 x 21mm, comprising 15 trays with ivory pulls, double doors, lock [no key], brass carrying handles at sides [Lot]. Generally extremely fine, though some tarnished; viewing essential [weight 11.5kg] £2,000-3,000