Medal - Napoleon I (L'insubria Libera) 1797 front Medal - Napoleon I (L'insubria Libera) 1797 back
Medal - Napoleon I (L'insubria Libera) 1797 photo
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Medal - Napoleon I L'insubria Libera

1797 year
Bronze 42.17 g 48 mm
Description
Location
Cisalpine Republic (Italian States)
Period
Republic (1797-1802)
Type
Commemorative medals › Event medals
Year
1797
Composition
Bronze
Weight
42.17 g
Diameter
48 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#439625
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The allegorical figure of the French Republic standing, helmeted, close to Peace holding an olive branch.
She places the Phrygian cap on the head of Lombardy, led by a genius, cornucopia below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L'INSUBRIA LIBERA
IX LUGLIO MDCCLXXXXVII
I.S.F.

Translation:
Free Insubria
9 July 1797
Made by Joseph Salwirck

Engraver: Joseph Salwirck

Edge

Plain

Comment

Essling 713, TNR 64.1, Turricchia 74