Hi darkside dwellers - question about Napoleonic Medals.

Russ · May 4, 2005 2:13AM

Do any of the originals have reeded edges? BTW, I LOVE Vern's site!

Russ, NCNE

elverno · May 4, 2005 2:26AM

Thanks! I love the web, I can bore people I've never met with my obsession...

In answer to your question, yeah lots of them are reeded. They're the toughest to insure that they are originals because if the mint reproduced the edge they sometimes put their hallmarks on the face of the medal. And sometimes not. However medals with Napoleon on them seldom have decorated edges of any sort.

Here's a lawyer's jeton from Lyon:

Bramsen 182, 31mm

The reeding isn't that obvious, but it's there.

Russ · May 4, 2005 2:31AM

You the man, Vern!

Is this one that would have a reeded edge?

Russ, NCNE

elverno · May 4, 2005 2:37AM

No, an original would have completely plain edges, with no markings or decorations whatsoever. That medal is an official Paris mint strike and even a later restrike wouldn't have reeded edges; it would be marked with the director's privy mark and the metal (and after 1950 or so, with the year).

Russ · May 4, 2005 2:39AM

Thanks, Vern! Appreciate the help!

Russ, NCNE

Hi darkside dwellers - question about Napoleonic Medals.

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