FRANCE. Beginning of Napoleon as Consul Silvered Bronze Medal, "L'An VIII" (1799, struck ca. 1830). Paris Mint. UNCIRCULATED.
cf. Bramsen-13 (silver); cf. Julius-743 (bronze). By Petit. Diameter: 50mm; Weight: 51.32 gms. Obverse: Garlanded bust right, in military attire; Reverse: Seminude female allegories of Victory and Liberty: Victory stands facing, head left, holding sword and palm frond, and protecting Liberty sleeping to right upon pile of military instruments. Edge : Plain. Light pewter gray surfaces, with great relief and some hints of brilliance residing in the protected areas. A SCARCER and rather alluring type from the beginning of Napoleon's period as consul.
Ex: Coin Galleries (8/1970) Lot # 779.
Estimate: $300.00 - $500.00