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Medal - Inauguration of the tomb of Napoleon I

1853 year
Brass 4.9 g 23.55 mm
Description
Location
France
Emperor
Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1853
Composition
Brass
Weight
4.9 g
Diameter
23.55 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round with a loop
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#148231
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

The tomb of Napoleon I at the Invalides, legend above, date of inauguration in the exergue

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TOMBEAU DE NAPOLEON
INAUGURÉ LE 5 MAI
1853

Edge

Plain

Comment

Medal available in several sizes, with or without signature and several variations of the Napoleon bust.