France
Napoleon I. First Empire (1804-14). Opening of the Canal from Mons to Conde bronze Medal 1813 MS62 Brown NGC, Bramsen-1293, Julius-2738, by Andrieu and Brenet. 40mm. Seemingly conservatively graded, this high-relief medal exhibits a wonderful light chocolate tone darkening at the peripherals, the elegant curves of the devices designed to capture the light in a matte gleam. A handsome specimen.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 200-300 USD