Medal - Coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte as king of Italy 1805 front Medal - Coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte as king of Italy 1805 back
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Medal - Coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte as king of Italy

1805 year
Bronze 33.99 g 41.5 mm
Description
Location
Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy (Italian States)
King
Napoleon I (1805-1814)
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1805
Composition
Bronze
Weight
33.99 g
Diameter
41.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#186171
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

To the left the allegorical figure of Italy golding a cornucopia and a crown, Napoleon to the right facing left, in the center a pedestal with a piece of paper. Helmet to the left and a caduceus to the right.

Lettering:
VLTRO
L.M.
D. XXIII. MAII // A. MDCCCV.

Engraver: Luigi Manfredini

Edge

Plain

Comment

References: Turricchia 429, Essen 1073, Schwering 972. Martini 469-474, Millin 97, Buora 47