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LOT 3547

France. First Empire, Napoléon I AE Restrike Medal. Struck 1970. Commemorative issue of Napoléon's I centenary. Dies by Alphée Dubois.

15 AOÛT 1869, Napoléon I in the clouds enthroned to left on the French eagle, bearing sceptre and surrounded by stars, gazing down upon the institutions, civil codes and cornucopia he left behind him; 15 AOÛT 1769 in exergue / Blank. Extremely Fine.(438gr, 100mm.).

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From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.

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Napoléon's I Centenary

LOT 3547

France. First Empire, Napoléon I AE Restrike Medal.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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