Napoleon III Medal (BARRE)

The Napoleon III Medal (BARRE) was struck in 1862 and is part of the Mexican Imperial Coinage series.

Specifications

 * Designer: Barre
 * Obverse Design: Laureated head of the Emperor in profile to left
 * Reverse Design: Inscription in five lines
 * Edge:
 * Weight:
 * Diameter: 31mm
 * Composition: Silver
 * Date Minted: 1862
 * Mintage:

Design
Obverse. Laureated head of the Emperor in profile to left, with moustache and bearded chin. Beneath the head, BARRE (the name of the  engraver). Legend : his name and title — NAPOLEON III at the left and EMPEREUR at the right. A heavy, closed laurel wreath, bound with ribbons (crossed) at top, bottom and sides, forms the border.

Reverse. Inscription in five lines, CUMBRES | CERRO • BORREGO | SAN • LORENZO | PUEBLA | MEXICO [These as explained above, are the names of battles.] A small anchor below. Legend: above, EXPEDITION DU MEXIQUE and below, • 1862 • 1863 • Border same as on obverse. A lined circle separates the legend from the field. The wreathed border is in low relief, on both sides.