France, First Empire. Napoléon I Æ Medal. Commemorating the Battle of Eylau. Dated 8 February 1807. Dies by Andrieu and Brenet; Denon, mintmaster. NEAPOLIO IMPERATOR REX., laureate head to right; ANDRIEU F. on neck truncation / VICTORIAE MANENTI., Napoléon, in the guise of Diomedes, seated to right on pile of arms, holding sword and Victory on globe; DENON D to outer left, BRENET on ground line to left. BATAILLE DE PREUSS EYLAU VIII. FEVRIER MDCCCVII. in three lines in exergue. Bramsen 628 var. (obv. legend). 39.30g, 41mm, 12h.
Mint State.
From the R. T. Collection of Napoleonic Medals from the First French Republic and Empire;
Acquired from Phidias (Paris), vente numismatique.
Price realized | 190 GBP |
Starting price | 90 GBP |
Estimate | 150 GBP |