Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 12 January 2024 |
Lot number: 52029 Price realized: 1,900 USD (Approx. 1,733 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: FRANCE. Duo of Napoleon III Medals (2 Pieces), 1855. Paris Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-64. Both pieces: Divo-234. By A. Barre. Diameter: 58mm. Issued for the World's Exposition in Paris [unawarded]. Obverse: Bare head right; Reverse: Crowned and mantled coat-of-arms over crossed scepters surmounted by seated figure and Hand of Justice; banner and shields around; plaque below left blank for engraving. Edge: Hand. 1) Silver. PCGS SPECIMEN-64. 2) Copper. PCGS SPECIMEN-66 Brown. Both examples present rich brilliance and precision of strike, with the silver specimen offering great frosting upon the devices. Estimate: $1000 - $2000 |