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Miscellaneous French Paris Mint Silver Medals (Napoleon

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Miscellaneous French Paris Mint Silver Medals (Napoleon
<B>Miscellaneous French Paris Mint Silver Medals (Napoleon I).</B></I> Five silver medals struck in the 19th century at the Paris Mint: one depicts Napoleon facing left, no inscription in the fields, about 68 mm, weight 152.3 gm, edge-stamped "argent" (silver), the reverse depicts him holding a baby, dated in Roman numerals MDCCCXI (1811), commemorating the baptismal of his son; a piece commemorating the Battle of Wurtchen, May 21, 1808, a later restrike in silver, edge-stamped argent, about 41 mm, weight 35.8 gm; and three pieces struck at the Paris Mint depicting Greek women, commemorating various themes. The market value is about $150-$250.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)