Jean-Jacques BARRE (1793-1855). Three commemorative medals in 750 thousandths yellow gold, 950 thousandths silver and patinated bronze. Obverse: "Chemin de fer de Strasbourg à Bâle. Nicolas Kœchlin frères concessionnaires". Reverse: "19 sept. 1841. Inauguration. Louis Philippe reigning. J.B. Teste Minister of Public Works. Publics. A.V. LEGRAND S.Secretary of State". They are presented in a rectangular case sheathed and embossed in gold with the following inscription "Offered to Mr. WEST. Président du Conseil d'Administration du Chemin de Fer de Strasbourg à Bâle par ses Collègues". Medal diameter: 4.2 cm - Gold weight : 55 g - Silver weight : 35 g Note: Jacques-Jean Barre (1793-1855) was general engraver of coins at the Monnaie de Paris from 1843 to 1855.
Estimate
€1,500 - €2,000
Result
€4,900
Buyer's premium
27%
Jean-Jacques BARRE (1793-1855).
Three commemorative medals in 750 thousandths yellow gold, 950 thousandths silver and patinated bronze.
Obverse: "Chemin de fer de Strasbourg à Bâle. Nicolas Kœchlin frères concessionnaires".
Reverse: "19 sept. 1841. Inauguration. Louis Philippe reigning. J.B. Teste Minister of Public Works. Publics. A.V. LEGRAND S.Secretary of State".
They are presented in a rectangular case sheathed and embossed in gold with the following inscription "Offered to Mr. WEST. Président du Conseil d'Administration du Chemin de Fer de Strasbourg à Bâle par ses Collègues".
Medal diameter: 4.2 cm
- Gold weight : 55 g - Silver weight : 35 g
Note: Jacques-Jean Barre (1793-1855) was general engraver of coins at the Monnaie de Paris from 1843 to 1855.
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