The Death Of Napoleon I In 1821 Bronze Medal

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Object description :

"The Death Of Napoleon I In 1821 Bronze Medal"

Bronze medal, by Nicolas-Guy-Antoine Brenet (1773-1846), great French medallist under the Empire and the Restoration.
Charles X – Louis-Philippe I period.

Obverse: Right profile of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Reverse: Allegory of winged Victory weeping over Napoleon's Tomb; mention below "MORT DE NAPOLEON A L'ILE SAINTE HELENE. V MAI M DCCC XXI". Engraving mention "BRENET INV. ET FEC." "BRONZE" hallmark on the smooth edge of the medal, Paris Mint.

Diameter 41 mm.
Beautiful patina. Wear of time on the listel and the cheek of the profile.

Price: 100 €

Artist: Nicolas-guy-antoine Brenet (1773-1846)
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Good condition

Material: Bronze
Diameter: 41 mm

Reference: 1443051