Watch List notes:

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. Estimated Value $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.