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Valued Member
United Kingdom
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Hello all, This is my 1st post. I have inherited two collections of coins, one from my Dad and one from my late father-in-law, I am gradually going through them as I'm not a collector I would like to get the professionals advice please  Here I have a coin or medal of French origin 1830, its gold in colour (although I dont think its gold)its very large and heavy. The writing on the front reads: HIST. DE LA REVOLUTION. E L'EMPIRE DE LA RESTAURATION ET DE LA MON. DE 1830 PUBLIE PAR PURRAT FRERES A PARIS. on the rear: MONTAGNY FECIT on the side: CUIVRE With a symbol of some sort? Could this coin be real? a re-strike? or a fake? Where would I be able to get an approximate valuation for such a coin / medal?    Moved to Medals forum - Sap |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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on the rear:
MONTAGNY FECIT
"Montagny made this" and the date is right for this man who was one of a family of medfallists. He was notable for a series of Napoleonic medals possibly for "Monnaie de Paris"
on the side:
CUIVRE With a symbol of some sort?
Cuivre is the French for copper and the symbol is likely to be that of a cornucopia. As to the medal itself, I hope someone else here can help you.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I love these medals.. "Napoleon I - History of the revolution, from the empire to the restoration of the monarchy 1830" Here is one that was for sale: http://www.sixbid.com/nav.php?p=vie...=203&lot=977Still trying to dig up info, if I find anymore I'll post back. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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"Cuivre" is "copper" in French, so that would be the metal. I'll be interested in hearing the history behind it ... very nice.
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Valued Member
United States
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It is very interesting looking. My mother and sister give me stat quarters from time to time, but nothing like this, lol.
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Moderator
 United States
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Very nice Napoleonic medal.
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Valued Member
 United Kingdom
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Cheers for moving it Sap, I realised that I had placed it in the wrong section after.
Yea it is a nice piece but just can seem to find anymore information on it?
Thanks to those who have replied.
cheers all
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New Member
United States
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Hello, Smithersjones, Your medal is almost certain to be real as counterfeiters concentrate on popular material, usually coins. Based on my previous experience with similar medals and the note above which shows a nicer specimen with its original box starting at 100 euros ($150), I would suggest it would bring about $50 ($35-$75)on ebay. Hope this helps. This is my first post - hello to all! Jeff |
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Valued Member
United Kingdom
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I have been able to get some more information on this medal, here goes. Translation Invalides Napoleon's body:on back: Troops riding a staircase carrying a coffin and are welcomed by France, dressed in mourning, which tends branches of palm and olive. At bottom right, the warship that carried the ashes of Napoleon STE. Helene, left the church of the Invalides. Above, an eagle which is placed the emperor surrounded by rays. Excerpted smooth. "History of the Revolution; and of the restoration of the Empire and the Monarchy, from 1830" "Produced (published) by the Purrat Brothers at Paris" Engraver: Montagny Mm 53 - AE gilt Struck in 1845-1860 (COPPER and pointing hand on The Edge) Quote:Hello, Smithersjones, Your medal is almost certain to be real as counterfeiters concentrate on popular material, usually coins. Based on my previous experience with similar medals and the note above which shows a nicer specimen with its original box starting at 100 euros ($150), I would suggest it would bring about $50 ($35-$75)on ebay. Thanks for your information & valuation Jeffking |
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