Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Historical Medals and Banknotes

Baptism of the Prince Imperial, 1856, a bronze medal by A.A. Caqué, Napoleon III holding his infant son, Empress at right, reverse LES VILLES DE FRANCE ET D’ALGÉRIE APPELÉES AU BAPTÊME DU PRINCE IMPÉRIAL, names of towns around, 70mm (BDM I, 344). Very fine; in original maroon fitted case (£30-40)