Médaille de l'Exposition Universelle de Metz en 1861 1861 front Médaille de l'Exposition Universelle de Metz en 1861 1861 back
Médaille de l'Exposition Universelle de Metz en 1861 1861 photo
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Médaille de l'Exposition Universelle de Metz en

1861 year
Copper 47.2 g 45 mm
Description
Location
France
Emperor
Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870)
Type
Commemorative medals › Exhibition, fair and festival medals
Year
1861
Composition
Copper
Weight
47.2 g
Diameter
45 mm
Thickness
4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#353812
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned shield surmounted by the imperial eagle; wreath of foliage and legend around. Legend around and date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE, AGRICULTURE, INDUSTRIE, BEAUX-ARTS.
• METZ 1861 •

Edge

Smooth, inscription and bee

Script: Latin

Lettering: CUIVRE

Comment

Engraver: Louis Charles Bouvet, 1802-1887.