ALGÉRIE - ALGERIA Second Empire / Napoleon III (1852-1870). Medal, Prize of 1000 francs for the cultivation of cotton in Philippeville, by Pingret 1857, Paris. Av. NAPOLÉON III - EMPEROR. Nude head right; below signature PINGRET F. Rv. * PRIZE GIVEN BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR FOR THE CULTIVATION OF COTTON IN ALGERIA. Composite wreath, centre: PROVINCE / DE CONSTANTINE / A Mr Jn Bte DARDÉ / DE PHILIPPEVILLE / PRIX DE 1000 F / (EX-ÆQUO) / (date). Ruedas cf. 132 - Esc - ; Silver - 36,96 g - 41 mm - 12 h From the Pierre-René Bauquis collection. Hallmarks (hand) SILVER. Slightly rubbed in the fields. Nice old patina. Very nice.