French Second Empire, Napoleon III, Paris Universal Exposition Bronze Medal 1867

Original era manufacture. Bronze medal measuring 37 mm in width, marked Cuivre on the edge. Produced to honor Napoleon III's Exposition-Universalle, held in Paris in 1867.This was Napoleon III's showpiece to welcome visitors from all around the world to Paris. Over 700 exhibits from the United States were sent over, and for the first time Japan entered exhibits. Very clean example with minimal wear.