Eleventh anniversary of the storming of the Bastille and the citizens of Gard who died for their country

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LocationFrance
Year1800
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionPewter
Weight81.9 g
Diameter60 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueCast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
PeriodFirst Republic (1792-1804)
NoticeClaude Antoine Mercié
Reference(s) Br#57, Slg. Julius#829, Hennin#923
Obverse descriptionSun rising over the sea, rocks in foreground.
Obverse letteringXVIII BRUMAIRE AN VIII.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description11-line inscription in a wreath of oak and laurel.
Reverse letteringAUX CITOYENS DU GARD MORTS POUR LA PATRIE. - XXV. MESSIDOR AN VIII · REPN. (XIV. JUILLET MDCCC.) PREMIER CONSUL BONAPARTE SECOND ET TROISIEME CONSLS. CAMBACÉRÉRES ET LEBRUN MINE. DE L`INTR · L · BONAPARTE PRÉFÈT DU GARD J · B · DUBOIS
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1800  - XVIII Brumaire L`An 8 -
Catalog ID2078643430
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