Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 19th October 2016

Lot 71

Two medallions: The Baptism of the King of Rome 1811

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £170

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Description

Two medallions: The Baptism of the King of Rome 1811, a silver medallion by Andrieu, restrike (edge marked 'Argent'), laurelled bust of Napoleon Bonaparte, rev. the Emperor raising the infant king above the baptismal font, 68 mm, 160 g.; Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897, silver 56 mm, in associated case (E 1817a). Highly polished. [2]