Loi ordonnant la refonte des monnaies de bronze, 6 mai 1852, ND4934(2), Joseph Dantzell, En 1852

Author(s): dantzell, joseph (lyon, in 1805 - paris, in 1877), medal engraver - medalist production date: in 1852 type(s) of object(s): numismatics name(s): medal dimensions - artwork: diameter: 6. 8cm weight (type dimension): 152. 77 g description: relief, right and reverse marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: legend - in circular law: "napoleon iii / emperor"; on the circular reverse: ". Recast of bronze coins. M. Dccclii. "; on the reverse with the exergue: "m. Bineau min. Tre des finances / m. Pelouze prest de la comon des monnaies. ". Signature - right under the head: "dantzell f. "; on the reverse in the field: "dantzell". Iconographic description: right: head of napoleon iii on the left; reverse: the genius of the arts, standing in profile, having behind him an antique torso, an engraver's stamp, a mallet and a sculptor's saddle with an unrolled drawing, presents with his right hand a coin to science, a feminine figure draped in the antique style, seated facing in front of a monetary press, having at his feet scales, a crucible, ingots and a register. Institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris inventory number: nd4934. Date: En 1852.