Lot 253
French Gilt Copper Medal Commemorating the 1840 Paris Funeral of Napoleon I at Invalides, 1846
Lot 253 Details
French Gilt Copper Medal Commemorating the 1840 Paris Funeral of Napoleon I at Invalides, 1846
signed (Jean Jacques) Barre and dated, obverse: head right of Louis Philippe, ‘LVDOV PHILIPPVS I, FRANCORVM REX’ recto: scene of procession with casket born by classical pall bearers greeted by Athena at Invalides, RELIQVIIS RECEPTIS, NEAPOLIONIS FVNVS TRIVMPHALE,XV DEC MDCCCXL, edge impressed CUIVRE with pointing hand mark
diameter 2.75" — 7 cm.
Estimate $200-$300