1865 French Tribute Medal to Abraham Lincoln. By F. Magniadas. Cunningham 9-010Bz, King-245. Bronze. MS-65 BN (NGC).
83 mm. This very impressive medal was struck in Switzerland after French Emperor Napoleon III refused to permit their striking at the Paris Mint. Deep olive-copper patina with some hints of faded gold and red. Satiny surfaces are sharply struck and free of singularly mentionable blemishes.
Estimate: $ 2500
Price realized | 2'200 USD |
Starting price | 1 USD |
Estimate | 2'500 USD |