British and World Coins. Tokens and Historical Medals

France, President Carnot Assassinated, 1894, a cast gilt-bronze medal, unsigned, Carnot seated in his carriage with fellow travellers, in the act of being stabbed by Caserio, bust of Carnot with wreath above, reverse legend in 9 lines, 73mm. Of somewhat crude but amusing style, fine and rare; with large loop for suspension (£30-40)

François Marie Sadi Carnot (1837-94), elected President of the Third Republic on 3 December 1887, was fatally stabbed at Lyon on 24 June 1894, at 9.40pm, by the Italian anarchist Caserio