Napoleon: And four more medals...

elverno

1790 Constitution Liberte. Though I don't usually collect filler medals this one is an exception because it's the first I've seen in person in 30 years of collecting. This piece was struck to commemorate the fête that took place in Paris one year after the storming of the Bastille. Contemporary descriptions confirm that it was one of the silliest public events of all time, yet, the participants took it very seriously and this piece probably was carried around in someone's pocket for decades.


1813 Arquebuse de Château-Thierry, France. I think this is a 'jeton de presence' for a local militia, undoubtedly called up in the unsettled days following Napoleon's disaster in Russia. Also not the greatest of condition but the next two should make up for that.


1806 Suprême conseil de la 33e loge, France. A stunning Masonic medal that is rare even though it's a restrike!


And finally,
1811 Prix de l'Athénée de Vaucluse, France. This is a prize medal that I've never seen awarded to anyone. I've always thought it quite beautiful though, if the woman a bit stilted in the way she was engraved.

lordmarcovan

Ooooh, nice stuff.

As always.

cacheman

Nice Vern...

farthing

Excellent medals!

theboz11

Very Nice Ones

Askari

I like the Prix de l'Athénée de Vaucluse as well, but have been unsuccessful in bidding on one in nice condition twice. There is another version, btw, an imitation of this design by a different artist.

laurentyvan

1811 Prix de l'Athénée de Vaucluse, France

Love the toning of the fields on the reverse-very very nice overall!