FRANCE, First Empire. Napoléon I, with Marie Louise. 1804-1814. Æ Medal (41mm, 34.11 g, 12h). The Defense of the Empire. Dually dated 23 and 25 January 1814 (in Roman numerals), though struck 1822-1842.Electronic Auction 500 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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FRANCE, First Empire. Napoléon I, with Marie Louise. 1804-1814. Æ Medal (41mm, 34.11 g, 12h). The Defense of the Empire. Dually dated 23 and 25 January 1814 (in Roman numerals), though struck 1822-1842. DEFENSE DE L’EMPIRE, uniformed bust of Napoléon right; below, L’EMPEREUR PART DE PARIS LE XXV JANVIER MDCCCXIV / MARIE LOUISE IMP REINE ET REGENT, diademed and draped bust of Marie Louise left; below, XXIII JANVIER MDCCCXIV. Edge: anchor and CUIVRE. Bramsen 1331. Brown surfaces, some spotting. EF. |