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Napoléon III: Exposition Universelle 1855

(French, 1818–1878)
1855
Object PlaceFrance
Medium/TechniqueMetal; silver
DimensionsDiameter: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of David and Constance Yates
Accession number1993.607
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsNumismatics
Collections
InscriptionsObverse: Inscribed under bust "ALBERT BARRE" and at edge "NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR". Reverse: Inscribed on central emblem "EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE. AGRICULTURE. INDUSTRI. BEAUX ARTS." and "PARIS 1855".
ProvenanceBy 1993, David and Constance Yates (New York); 1993, gift of David and Constance Yates to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 22, 1993)




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