Why is it that the most rare are the ones to suffer?

[Henry 24th]

Here is the reverse.

[Hauptmann]

Some amazing pieces here. Love the Belgian cut out, Jef!

At the risk of being off topic , I would like to add this coin that I got with a wonderful grouping to be shared with you all one day.

Although not a cut out like the others in this thread, the head of Napoleon now has a rather fine lid and uniform engraved into the coin surface...which appears to be patinated to a darker colour. To the reverse is a post attachment for a button hole mount. Looks to be welded on somehow. My understanding of world events at this time (1855) are saddly neglecting and I hope someone can shed a little light on this coin as well.

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Welcome aboard! Wow, great piece there! I know if I'd seen it in a shop, junk box, etc. I'd have grabbed it in a heartbeat. Great find there. Hope someone can shed some light on it.

Many thanks for sharing.

Dan

[Jef]

Some amazing pieces here. Love the Belgian cut out, Jef!

At the risk of being off topic , I would like to add this coin that I got with a wonderful grouping to be shared with you all one day.

Although not a cut out like the others in this thread, the head of Napoleon now has a rather fine lid and uniform engraved into the coin surface...which appears to be patinated to a darker colour. To the reverse is a post attachment for a button hole mount. Looks to be welded on somehow. My understanding of world events at this time (1855) are saddly neglecting and I hope someone can shed a little light on this coin as well.

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Beautiful piece, Henri.

I was told that the pickelhaube was engraved on those coins as a protest because France lost the Franco- Prussian War ( 1870-'71). Thank you for sharing

Jef