France, First Empire. Napoléon I, with Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, Æ Medal. Commemorating Emperor Alexander's visit to Paris. Dated 1814. Dies by Andrieu; Denon, mintmaster. ALEXANDRE I EMPEREUR DE TOUTES LES RUSSIES, laureate head to right; ANDRIEU F. on truncation, DENON. D. below / Genius seated on block to left inscribing tablet with the words 'Sejour d'Alex I à Paris', tree behind; ANDRIEU. F. to left, DENON.D. to right, MDCCCXIV in exergue. Bramsen 1464. 31.20g, 41mm, 12h.
Fleur de Coin.
From the R. T. Collection of Napoleonic Medals from the First French Republic and Empire;
Acquired from Phidias (Paris), vente numismatique.
Price realized | 140 GBP |
Starting price | 60 GBP |
Estimate | 100 GBP |