FRANCE - FRANCE Second Empire / Napoleon III (1852-1870). Set of 2 medals, Gold and Copper, Exposition Universelle de 1867, by H. Ponscarme 1867, Paris. Av. NAPOLEON III - EMPEROR. Head laurel to left; below, signature H. PONSCARME F. Rv. UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION OF 1867 IN PARIS IMPERIAL COMMISSION. Winged goddess flying above a globe, holding the plan of the Exhibition (Gold) and Two angels standing on a pedestal, holding a cartouche between a crown and an eagle unfurled; signatures H. PONSCARME F. Divo 545 and 539 - Ess.1759 - Coll.1912 and 1921; Gold and copper - 28.5 g and 160.16 g - 37 and 68 mm - 12 h In the original burgundy fabric case, blue velvet interior. Attributed to Bidermann. NGC MS 66 and MS 65 BN (8583606-009 and 8540354-001). With bee hallmarks. Only 60 minted for members of the Imperial Commission. Minor soiling and fingerprints. The box slightly faded. Almost corner flower.