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1861 Gold Agricult. Medal NGC MS63 PL

$8,539.00 USD

This beautifully preserved French agricultural medal from the era of Napoleon III commemorates rural excellence with exceptional artistry and significant gold weight, equivalent to 7 Ducats (24.26 grams). Awarded to Mr. Batut of Soulages, Aveyron, it stands as a testament to 19th-century recognition of agrarian contribution during the Second French Empire.

Obverse: Features a finely detailed bust of Napoleon III facing left, crowned with a laurel wreath. The legend encircles his portrait, emphasizing imperial dignity and classical influence.

Reverse: A richly symbolic inscription honoring the recipient is surrounded by agricultural motifs, likely wreaths or tools, representing the virtues of labor, cultivation, and productivity.

Graded NGC MS63 Prooflike, this medal is the finest known example, exhibiting brilliant reflectivity in the fields with lightly frosted devices. A rare and prestigious artifact, it combines historical relevance, aesthetic brilliance, and numismatic scarcity.