Medal - Arrival of Napoleon in Genova

€2.00
LocationGenoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797)
Year1805
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionGold
Weight72.21 g
Diameter49.50 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeGirolamo Vassallo
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionBust of Emperor Napoleon facing right, wearing laurel wreath, National Order of the Legion of Honour, and high-neck coronation hermine mantle.
Obverse letteringIMP · NAPOLEON · P · F · A · REX · ITAL · H · VASSALLO · F ·
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator) Napoleon, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus), king of Italy. Made by Girolamo Vassalo.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionTrophy of arms consisting of a herm statue in the foreground, depicting a crowned janiform figure with the coat of arms of the Ligurian Republic on the pedestal. To the left, caduceus, trumpet, anchor, sextant, bales, and rudder. To the right, terrestrial globe, ingot bars, and two flags.
Reverse letteringFELICI · FAUSTOQ · ADVENTUI · M 2 H · V · III · KAL · JUL · MDCCCV · S · P · Q · LIGUR ·
(Translation: Fortunate and favourable arrival. The third day before the kalends of July 1805. Senate and people of Liguria.)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverGenoa, Italy
Mintage1805  - -
Catalog ID9483424430
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