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MDC Monnaies de Collection

1250 - FRANCE - FRANCE MEDALS - France, Louis-Philippe I (1830–1848…
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FRANCE - FRANCE MEDALS - France, Louis-Philippe I (1830–1848). Medal depicting the erection of the Luxor Obelisk on the Place de la Concorde under the supervision of engineer Lebas, by Montagny, 1836, Paris. Collignon cf. 1116; Copper – 66.80 g – 52 mm – 12 h Superb. The Luxor Obelisk was erected with great pomp on 25 October 1836 by the engineer Apollinaire Lebas, using lifting machinery and gigantic capstans, on the Place de la Concorde. Originating from the Temple of Luxor, it was presented to France by Mehmet Ali, Viceroy of Egypt, at the instigation of Baron Taylor and subsequently Jean-François Champollion, in early 1830
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About the sale A selection of coins and medals from the collection of an amateur collector from Burgundy (Part 2)
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Auction time 09/05/2026 at 9:00 AM
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