The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals (Part I)

FRANCE, Death of Ferdinand Philippe, Duc d’Orléans, 1842, a copper medal by L.J. Hart, bust left in military attire, rev. female figure of Belgica standing left, placing wreath on tomb draped with Ferdinand’s coat of arms, 73mm, 254.74g (Tourneur 587; BDM II, 433; cf. DNW 199, 1015). Good fine £10-£15

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

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DNW Auction 138, 12-13 December 2016, lot 2927 (part)

Ferdinand Philippe, Duc d’Orléans (1810-42), eldest son of Louis Philippe I, enjoyed a successful military career which was cut short by a riding accident at Sablonville.