France, First Empire. Napoléon I Æ Medal. Commemorating the annexation of Liguria to France. Dated 1805. Dies by Andrieu and Brenet; Denon, mintmaster. NAPOLEON EMP. ET. ROI., laureate head to right, ANDRIEU F. on truncation / Napoléon standing facing, head to right, embracing Liguria who advances to left; to left, eagle with wings spread standing to right; to right, prow of ship to right; LA LIGURIE RÉUNIE A LA FRANCE MDCCCV in three lines in exergue. Bramsen 422. 37.54g, 40mm, 12h.
Near Mint State.
The R. T. Collection of Napoleonic Medals from the First French Republic and Empire;
Acquired from Phidias (Paris), vente numismatique.