St. James's / CNG
Auction 29 - The Lissner Collection 1-2 August 2014
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ITALY, Repubblica Cisalpina. 1797-1802. AR Scudo (38mm, 23.12 g, 6h). Milano (Milan) mint. Dually dated L'An 8 of France and 1800. KM (C) 2; Davenport 199. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65 WINGS APPROVED. Superb gem with fantastic multicolored toning over lustrous surfaces. Only two have been graded higher. Extremely rare in this grade.
Commemorating the battle of Marengo where Napoleon's forces fought off a surprise attack by the Austrians. This victory drove the Austrians from Italy and greatly enhanced Napoleon's political standing in France as Premier Consul.
Commemorating the battle of Marengo where Napoleon's forces fought off a surprise attack by the Austrians. This victory drove the Austrians from Italy and greatly enhanced Napoleon's political standing in France as Premier Consul.