Wereldtentoonstelling in het Palais de l'Industrie te Parijs, ter ere van Napoleon III, keizer der Fransen, penning geslagen tijdens de tentoonstelling met een muntpers van Maison Cail & Cie. by Armand-Auguste Caqué

Wereldtentoonstelling in het Palais de l'Industrie te Parijs, ter ere van Napoleon III, keizer der Fransen, penning geslagen tijdens de tentoonstelling met een muntpers van Maison Cail & Cie. 1855

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This silver medal, created by Armand-Auguste Caqué in 1855, commemorates the World Exhibition held in Paris. The front side features a profile of Napoleon III, Emperor of France, while the reverse depicts the Palais de l'Industrie, the building where the exhibition took place. The medal was minted using a press from Maison Cail & Cie, reflecting the industrial advancements of the time. This piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a tangible reminder of a significant event in French history, and a testament to the artistry of medal making.

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