France, First Republic Æ Medal. Commemorating the surrender of Mantua in 1797. Dies by Gatteaux; Denon, mintmaster. VIRGILIUS MARO., diademed head of Virgil to right; E. GATTEAUX F. on truncation, DENON DT. below / CAPITULATION DE MANTOUE XXX JANVIER MDCCXCVII, mural crown; below, swan swimming to left. Hennin 782. 21.60g, 35mm, 12h.
Near Mint State.
The R. T. Collection of Napoleonic Medals from the First French Republic and Empire;
Acquired from Phidias (Paris), vente numismatique.