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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 set at th… (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 : my avatar … (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 (diameter 68 … (View Post)

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