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Ref: 7260 |
France,
Attempt on the Life of Napoleon Bonaparte 1800 (medal struck 1801), bronze
medal by H Auguste, 50mm, attractive Obv:
uniformed bust of Napoleon left, legends around and below Rev: legend in ten lines Condition: Extremely fine, attractive; Diameter: 50mm References: Br 76; Julius 857; Forrer
VII/33 Notes: the attempted assassination was a botched plot in
Paris by royalist Bretons on Christmas Eve 1800. Napoleon escaped without
injury but several bystanders were killed. Price £295 |
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