FRANCE, First Empire. Napoléon I. 1804-1814. Æ Medal (40mm, 38.66 g, 12h). Addressing the Army on the Pont du Lech. By Andrieu. Denon, director. Dated 12 October 1805 (in Roman numerals). Near EF.Electronic Auction 573 World Medals, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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FRANCE, First Empire. Napoléon I. 1804-1814. Æ Medal (40mm, 38.66 g, 12h). Addressing the Army on the Pont du Lech. By Andrieu. Denon, director. Dated 12 October 1805 (in Roman numerals). NAPOLEON EMP. ET. ROI., laureate head right / Napoléon riding right on horseback, raising right hand, before soldiers advancing left, all atop bridge with river god pouring out urn below; above, Victory flying left, holding palm frond and crowning Napoléon with wreath; in exergue, ALLOCUTION L’ARMEE/ L’ARMÉE FAIT SERMENT DE VIANCRE/ XII OCTOBRE MDCCV. Bramsen 432. Brown surfaces. Near EF. |