Napoleon III Memorial Medal – Death at Chislehurst, 9 January 1873

Description
Commemorative memorial medal issued in memory of Emperor Napoleon III following his death at Chislehurst, England, on 9 January 1873.

The obverse shows a finely detailed laureate portrait of Napoleon III facing left, with the legend “NAPOLÉON III EMPEREUR.”
The reverse bears the full French memorial inscription:

“À la mémoire de S.M. l’Empereur Napoléon III, mort à Chislehurst le 9 janvier 1873.”
Translation: “In memory of His Majesty Emperor Napoleon III, who died at Chislehurst on 9 January 1873.”

A historical medal marking the death of the last French Emperor, produced shortly after his passing.

Background
Napoleon III, nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, died in exile at Chislehurst in Kent after the fall of the Second French Empire. Memorial medals such as this were struck in France to commemorate his death and were widely collected as patriotic and historical keepsakes.

Condition
Good original condition with attractive natural toning. Light surface wear and age spotting, with strong remaining detail to both portrait and inscription.

Notes
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