In 1966, an ultra rarity numismatic item sold at 7.3x the Platinum Spot.
1965-6: 1 Troy Oz. Platinum (Bulk) = $100.
Duvivier Campo-Formio Medallion:
Diameter 3.5 cm
Weight: 2.50 Ozt, 77.76 g.
Weight: 2.35 Ozt, 73.1 g.
Citation: Catalogue
of the First Portion of Greek, Roman, and Foreign Medieval Coins and
medals collected during the last 50 years by the late Thomas Thomas
Esq., Sotheby & Co. Auction 7/8/1845
"a recent sale at Christie's (23 July 1965 or 1 March, 1966) ,
when Lord Margadale sold the coins and medals collected by his
grandfather, Alfred Morrison, there is no less interest in commemorative
medals of the past. Fig.3 for instance, a platinum medal dated the year
6 of the Revolution showing Napoleon as General-in-Chief of the army in
Italy and commemorating the peace in that year, made £ 650. {USD$ 233. - 231.73}
The artist is Duvivier. The reverse, the mounted conqueror crowned with
a laurel wreath by, I presume, Victory, is no doubt banal enough in its severe neo-classic manner; it is interesting though, that, according to the inscription, it is not the nation which is expressing its thanks, but "Les Sciences et Les Arts Reconnaissants..."
7/24/1965-3/1/1966: 1 Troy Oz. Platinum (Numismatic Rarity) = $ 725.45 - 729.29
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