Mexico Expedition Medal, Silver Medal (stamped "BARRE")

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SKU: 02.FRA.0144.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$215-460 USD

  • Silver Medal (stamped "BARRE") (by Monnaie de Paris) Obverse
  • Silver Medal (stamped "BARRE") (by Monnaie de Paris) Reverse
  • Silver Medal (1963) (Silvered bronze by Arthus-Bertrand) Obverse
  • Silver Medal (1963) (Silvered bronze by Arthus-Bertrand) Obverse
  • Silver Medal (1963) (Silvered bronze by Arthus-Bertrand) Reverse
  • Silver Medal (1963) (Silvered bronze by Arthus-Bertrand) Rim Detail

Estimated market value:

$215-460 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Makers
    Monnaie de Paris
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR Rev: EXPEDITION DU MEXIQUE 1862-1863 CUMBRES CERRO BORREGO SAN-LORENZO PUEBLA MEXICO
  • Size
    30mm
  • Version Remarks
    The medal was engraved by Désiré-Albert Barre.

History


The Mexico Expedition Medal was created by the decree of August 29, 1863 and was awarded to all those who participated in the Expedition from 1862-1863. An estimated 90000 Medals were produced by the Monnaie de Paris.

The obverse inscription translates to “Napoleon III Emperor,” and the reverse inscription translates to “Mexico Expedition 1862-1863, Cumbres, Cerro-Borrego, San-Lorenzo, Puebla, Mexico.”

There are many different versions of the Medal and the following variables may be encountered: engraving; manufacturer; composition; size; thickness; personalized engraving.

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