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Looks like you think I don't know what I'm talking about ... But I AM right! Well - the company was Münz Zentrum Köln, Auction XLVII (10.-12.11.1982), lot 3342. And yes - I have viewed this… (View Post)

Here's another fascinating interior view of the Palais de l'Industrie - described by van Hoydonck (139 reverse), but unfortunately not illustrated : (View Post)

@Knell Yes, that's mine. The die combination Pavilion du Nord/Vue des Galeries is scarcer than the combinations with Napoleon III & Eugenie - whether copper or zinc. And you're right : … (View Post)

It's genuine - with the edge marked "ZINC" and a pointing hand. This material is prone to corrosion (zinc pest) and these medals usually turn up in poor grades. Large examples (diamete… (View Post)

Perhaps none of you is aware that a variety with GERMAN legend exists, too : (View Post)