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ITALY: AE medal, 1849. AU

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ITALY: AE medal, 1849. AU
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ITALY: AE medal, 1849, Wurzbach-6377, 60mm, Charles Forbes René de Montalembert medal supporting the rights of the Clergy: his bust right, CAROLUS COM DE MONTALEMBERT / DECR SPQR around // IVRIBVS / PONTIFICATVS ROM / ELOQVI VIRTVTE / POTENTER PROPVGNATIS / AN MDCCCXLIX within oak wreath, couple of small spots, prooflike fields, About Unc. Charles Forbes René de Montalembert was a French publicist, historian and Count of Montalembert, Deux-Sèvres. In 1848 he was elected to the Chamber of Deputies. He was at first inclined to support Napoleon III, but was soon alienated by his policy. Montalembert remained in the Chamber until 1857, when he was obliged to retire to private life. He was still recognised as a formidable opponent of the Empire.