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Ref: 7118 |
France,
Napoleon, Battle of Montenotte 1796, bronze medal
by Gayrard & Jeuffroy,
40mm, rare Obv: uniformed bust
of youthful Napoleon right Rev:
Victory flies over the globe holding sword, laurel wreath and palm, BATAILLE
DE MONTENOTTE in exergue with year (1796)
References:
Hennin 731; Julius 491 Notes:
this was the first time Napoleon’s effigy had appeared on a medal or coin (although
the medal was probably struck a few years after the battle). He had the rank
of General although still well within his twenties. The French army under General
Bonaparte fought an Austrian army in northwestern
Italy on 12th April 1796, resulting in a French victory.
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