Watch List notes:

FRANCE. Napoleon. Æ medal. 38.37 gm. 41 mm. By Brenet. The Rialto Bridge in Venice over the Grand Canal (one of the most famous bridges in Venice). Laureate head of Napoleon right; NAPOLEON EMP ET ROI / VENISE RENDU A LO/ITALIE XXVI DECEMBRE MDCCCV. Bramsen 460. Mint State; beautiful rendition.This group of Napoleonic medals, as cataloged by Bramsen, emphasizes architecture and various victories. The two fit together because depicting the entrance to a city or a principal architectural feature was a way to express the success of Napoleon's army in a visible fashion. Those who designed and struck these medals displayed an exceptional and exciting artistic sensibility and the condition of this group is outstanding.