Ancient, Celtic, British, Irish and World Coins, Tokens, and Historical Medals

France, Academy of Industry, Agriculture, Manufacturing and Commerce, silver medal of honour, by L. C. Bouvet, globe between clouds, sun, with human face, in splendour, reverse engraved “J. Piat de Paris pour ses engrenages” 1840, 49mm, with antique lamp privy mark on edge indicating a contemporary strike. Practically mint state, with a lovely deep tone (£40-50)