France, First Republic. Napoléon Bonaparte, as Premier Consul, Æ Medal. Commemorating negotiations with Britain. Dated 1803. Denon, mintmaster. ARMÉ POUR LA PAIX, head to right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with Victory carrying trophy / A BONAPARTE, ibis standing to left with raised leg; olive branch to left, thunderbolt to right, 1803 below, DENON · DIR · G · D · MUSÉE · C · D · ARTS · below. Bramsen 267; Julius 1160; Essling 933; Bourgerot 371. 1.25g, 13mm, 12h.
Near Mint State.
From the R. T. Collection of Napoleonic Medals from the First French Republic and Empire;
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 103, 14 September 2016, lot 1121 (part of).
Price realized | 75 GBP |
Starting price | 30 GBP |
Estimate | 50 GBP |