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Lot 42: A bronze medal struck in the name of Joach

Est: £1,800 GBP - £2,200 GBP
BonhamsLondon, United KingdomApril 01, 2015

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Description

A bronze medal struck in the name of Joachim Murat, dated 1808 and 1811, struck in Naples, 61mm diam., by Louis Jaley (1763-1838). The obverse with the bust of the king in military attire, wearing both the Légion d'Honneur and the Ordine delle Due Sicilie con la Trinacria; legend GIOACCHINO NAPOLEONE RE DELLE DUE SICILIE. The reverse with the view of Capri from the sea, smoke above the forts, and the float amongst the waves; legend AUUENIMENTO AL REGNO PRESA DI CAPRI 1808.

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Auction Details

Wellington, Waterloo & the Napoleonic Wars

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Bonhams
April 01, 2015, 02:00 PM UTC

101 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1S 1SR, UK