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January 2016 NYINC Auction 12-13 January 2016
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FRANCE. Conquest of Algeria Bronzed Copper Medal, 1837. NEARLY MINT STATE.
52.2 mm; 74.09 gms. Obverse: Laureate bust of Louis Philippe left, his name and title around. Signed BORREL 1838 below truncation. Reverse: Ancient soldier with sword in right hand and a French crown upraised in his left stands amid the ruins of Constantine. Names of the 3 commanders above and PRISE DE CONSTANTINE / LE 13 OCTOBRE / 1837 in exergue along with the name of the engraver: CAQUE. Edge lettered: (prow of ancient ship) CUIVRE, indicating that this piece was struck between 1842 and 1845. A few small obverse spots. NEARLY MINT STATE.
From the Rockaway Collection.
Estimate: $200.00- $300.00
52.2 mm; 74.09 gms. Obverse: Laureate bust of Louis Philippe left, his name and title around. Signed BORREL 1838 below truncation. Reverse: Ancient soldier with sword in right hand and a French crown upraised in his left stands amid the ruins of Constantine. Names of the 3 commanders above and PRISE DE CONSTANTINE / LE 13 OCTOBRE / 1837 in exergue along with the name of the engraver: CAQUE. Edge lettered: (prow of ancient ship) CUIVRE, indicating that this piece was struck between 1842 and 1845. A few small obverse spots. NEARLY MINT STATE.
From the Rockaway Collection.
Estimate: $200.00- $300.00