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1842 Memorial Medal To Ferdinand Duke of

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1842 Memorial Medal To Ferdinand Duke of
<B>1842 Memorial Medal to Ferdinand Duke of Orleans</B></I> Bronze, 72.5 mm, 8.5 mm thick, 247.0 gm. Engraved by F. Hart. This massive medallion was struck as a memorial to Ferdinand Louis Philippe Charles-Henri Duke d'Orleans, born Sept. 3, 1810, Palermo, died July 13, 1842. He was the son of Louis Philippe and succeeded to the title Duc d'Orleans when his father became King of France in 1830. The obverse feature a very high-relief bust of Ferdinand and the reverse having a woman laying a wreath upon his coffin. This outstanding medal is sure to draw attention from collectors far and wide.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)