Medal - Napoleon`s coffin returned to Paris

€129,558.00
LocationFrance
Year1830
TypeCommemorative medals
CompositionGold plated copper
Weight70.17 g
Diameter52.4 mm
Thickness5.8 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription
Lettering: CUIVRE Lettering: CUIVRE
Period
NoticeJean-Pierre Montagny
Reference(s) Br#1193/19
Obverse descriptionNapoleon`s laureate bust facing right.
Obverse letteringHIST. DE LA REVOLUTION. DE L`EMPIRE DE LA RESTAURATION ET DE LA MON. DE 1830. PUBLIÉ PAR PORRAT FRÈRES // A PARIS.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionAllegorical female figure of Paris standing holding garland, palm and laurel branches welcoming Napoleon`s coffin. Napoleon riding on an eagle above.
Reverse letteringMONTAGNY FECIT.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1830  - Mintmark ship`s bow; dated 1830 but minted between 1842 and 1845 -
Catalog ID2125226020
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