Medal - Arrival of Napoleon in Genova
| Location | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
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| Year | 1805 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 72.21 g |
| Diameter | 49.50 mm |
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| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Bust of Emperor Napoleon facing right, wearing laurel wreath, National Order of the Legion of Honour, and high-neck coronation hermine mantle. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
IMP · 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.) |
| Reverse description | Trophy 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 script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
FELICI · 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.) |
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| Numisquare ID | 9483424430 |
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