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BRAZIL. Voyage of the Prince of Joinville Silver Medal, 1838. PCGS SPECIMEN-61.
Obverse: The Prince of Joinville François d' Orléans meeting the personification of Brazil as a Native Princess; Reverse: Inscription in six lines. An incredibly attractive medal, this enticing piece provides an artful commemoration and much commendable beauty. Well struck and only lightly handled, the surfaces display just a touch of handling and wear across them. Richly toned, and by all accounts, RARE in silver composition, this medal is certain to command many bids on account of its beauty and elusiveness.
Obverse: The Prince of Joinville François d' Orléans meeting the personification of Brazil as a Native Princess; Reverse: Inscription in six lines. An incredibly attractive medal, this enticing piece provides an artful commemoration and much commendable beauty. Well struck and only lightly handled, the surfaces display just a touch of handling and wear across them. Richly toned, and by all accounts, RARE in silver composition, this medal is certain to command many bids on account of its beauty and elusiveness.
The Prince of Joinville, François d' Orléans, was the third son of Louis Philippe I, the last king of France. He ventured to Brazil first in 1838, as commemorated by this medal, also returning in 1840 and 1843, the last time to marry Princess Francisca of Brazil. d' Orléans lived until 1900, having three children with her, and who's lineage lives on in the current Orléans claimant to the French throne. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $700 - $1000