FRANCE. Précy-sous-Thil. Napoleon III/Agricultural Show Gold Award Medal, 1868. Paris Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-61.
By Barre. Diameter: 33.5mm; Weight: 23.61 gms. Unawarded. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Central medallion left blank for engraving or embossing; all within circular legend. Edge: [bee hallmark] OR. Exceptionally enchanting and alluring, this unawarded medal offers a strong and well detailed portrait of the emperor just before his failed campaign at Sedan in the Franco-Prussian War.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500