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Second Empire (1852-70), Napoléon III as Emperor, Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and Public Works,
gold Prize Medal, 1854. By Caqué. Bust of Napoleon left. Rev. MINISTERE DE L’AGRICULTURE DU
COMMERCE ET DES TRAVAUX PUBLICS, around wreath, POISSY 1854 within. 24.41g, 33mm, edge
stamped OR. extremely fine,
rare
.
$1,500
Ex: UBS Auction 67, 6-8 September 2006 Lot 2894.
Poissy in the western Suburbs of Paris. In 1854 Napoleon III began an extensive series of public works in Paris.
Second Empire (1852-70), Napoléon III as Emperor, Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and Public Works,
gold Prize Medal, 1862. By Caqué. Laureate bust left. Rev. MINISTERE DE L’AGRICULTURE DU
COMMERCE ET DES TRAVAUX PUBLICS, around double ring, dedication to MR BD. Desboves of
l’École d’agriculture de Grignon, within. 23.88g, 33mm, edge stamped with bee OR. Minor marks in field,
extremely fine,
rare
.
$1,500
Ex: UBS Auction 67, 6-8 September 2006, lot 2899.
Third Republic (1871-1940), nickel 25-Centimes 1903-A Essai Piedfort. Dupré, Paris, Liberty bust left in
Phrygian cap, date below, Rev. value within oak wreath, ESSAI below, plain edge (KM -; Maz 2253). Lus-
trous specimen very seldom offered, in PCGS holder graded SP 67, Pop 1; the finest example graded at
both services.
$300
PCGS certification 28690921.