{"product_id":"1870-french-silver-commemorative-medal-of-napoleon-iii-valence-agricultural-exhibition","title":"1870 French Silver Commemorative Medal of Napoleon III – Valence Agricultural Exhibition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING – Limited Time Only!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Important:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a circulating coin, but an official commemorative award medal (\u003cem\u003emédaille\u003c\/em\u003e), designed by the engraver Barre. This 1870 French silver medal combines Napoleon III’s imperial portrait with an agricultural award design connected to Valence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1870 (the final year of the Second French Empire, the year the Franco-Prussian War broke out)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuing Authority:\u003c\/strong\u003e French Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Awarded to a \u003cem\u003eCommissaire\u003c\/em\u003e (exhibition commissioner) at an agricultural competition in the Valence region. The central reverse inscription records both the event’s location and the role recognized by the award.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41–42 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 36 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/9467\/0162\/files\/c3784689398061ef106c8a5925f46186.jpg?v=1793781156\" alt=\"\"\u003eObverse：\u003c\/strong\u003eA right-facing portrait of Napoleon III wearing a laurel wreath, with the inscription \u003cstrong\u003e“NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR”\u003c\/strong\u003e and the engraver’s signature, \u003cstrong\u003e“BARRE,”\u003c\/strong\u003e at the bottom. The profile forms the focal point of this side, while the laurel leaves and surrounding lettering frame the portrait. The signature provides a further detail for collectors interested in the engraver’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse：\u003c\/strong\u003eA wreath woven from wheat stalks, flowers, and fruits; the outer inscription reads \u003cstrong\u003e“MINISTÈRE DE L'AGRICULTURE ET DU COMMERCE,”\u003c\/strong\u003e with the text \u003cstrong\u003e“VALENCE 1870 \/ COMMISSAIRE”\u003c\/strong\u003e in the center. The botanical motifs reflect the agricultural theme, contrasting with the formal imperial portrait on the obverse. The wreath draws attention to the central lettering, bringing the place, year, and commissioner’s role together within the design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MongolianCraftsman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68021598257188,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/2906\/9604\/files\/1_c268b193-560c-43e0-8288-2b59746e3e7b.webp?v=1793859332","url":"https:\/\/mongoliancraftsman.com\/products\/1870-french-silver-commemorative-medal-of-napoleon-iii-valence-agricultural-exhibition","provider":"MongolianCraftsman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}