Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Collector's Choice October 2021 Auction 12-14 Oct 2021
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FRANCE. Austria - France - Great Britain. The Return of Napoleon from Elba/Reformation of the Alliance Bronze Medal, 1815. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
Eimer-1064; Bramsen-1597; Julius-3290. Diameter: 40mm; Weight: 38.76 gms. By Depaulis & Brenet for Mudie's series. Obverse: French eagle (representing Napoleon) flying from Elba with thunderbolt in talons and approaching the Temple of Janus, with doors broken open (signifying war); Reverse: Hermes/Mercury flying left, head right, holding winged caduceus and scroll to announce the reformation of the allied forces to counter Napoleon. Edge: Plain. Rich brown surfaces, with an alluring level of radiance in the fields and intricate detail throughout.
Estimate: $100 - $200
Eimer-1064; Bramsen-1597; Julius-3290. Diameter: 40mm; Weight: 38.76 gms. By Depaulis & Brenet for Mudie's series. Obverse: French eagle (representing Napoleon) flying from Elba with thunderbolt in talons and approaching the Temple of Janus, with doors broken open (signifying war); Reverse: Hermes/Mercury flying left, head right, holding winged caduceus and scroll to announce the reformation of the allied forces to counter Napoleon. Edge: Plain. Rich brown surfaces, with an alluring level of radiance in the fields and intricate detail throughout.
Estimate: $100 - $200