English, Scottish and World Coins. Tokens, Tickets and Passes. Historical and Art Medals. World Banknotes

France, Opening of the Suez Canal, 1869, silver medal by O.L. Roty, tablet in cartouche supported by oak branch above the pyramids and sphinx, rev. Labour and France prepare for the peace of the world, 60mm; other French silver medals (2), Association des Anciens Élèves de l’Écol Commerciale, award of merit by H. Dubois and J.C. Chaplain, 69mm and death of Charles de Gaulle, 1970, head right, rev. inscription, dagger and cross of Lorraine, 63mm [3]. First with small rim nick, otherwise extremely fine, in boxes as issued (£100-120)