Panama
French silver Medal 1880 AU, Lec-2. Struck to celebrate the inauguration of the drilling of the isthmus of Panama by Ferdinand de Lesseps in preparation of the building of the Panama Canal. The French were unable to complete the project. Attractively tone with some underlying hairlines. Diameter of the Medal is 34 mm.From the F.P. Briand Collection
Estimate: 200-300 USD