France, Louis Philippe 1830-1848. Br Medal, tribute of the city of Paris to Emperor Napoleon I, 1854, Bronze 77 mm, weight 241,30 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful bronze patina with luster. A magnificent, very artistic and striking medal dedicated to Napoleon I Bonaparte.
Obv: Apotheosis of Napoleon I according to a painting by Ingres, below the scene inscription IN NEPOTE REDIVIVUS; at the bottom INGRES PINXIT and signature E. A. OUDINÉ R/A L'EMPEREUR. NAPOLEON. PREMIER. LA. VILLE. DE. PARIS MDCCCLIV.
Rev:Crowned shield of the city of Paris held by Prosperity and Justice, motto FLVCTVAT NEC MERGITVR and signature E. A. OUDINÉ.
Napoleon I on the Imperial Throne (French: Napoléon Ier sur le trône impérial) - oil portrait by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, 1806, depicting Napoleon I in coronation attire. Currently stored at the Musée de l'Armée in Paris. (source:...