 | | France, Medal, Napoleon Bonaparte, Opening of Mont Genevre, 1804, Silver | | | Bare head of Napoleon Bonaparte on the left., Montgenèvre obelisk., Medal struck shortly before Napoleon Bonaparte's coronation as first Emperor of the French. It commemorates the opening of the Mont Genèvre road and the inauguration of the obelisk dedicated to Napoleon and unveiled on April 12, 1804. Despite a few light marks on both sides, it features an iridescent patina, particularly on the reverse, and a splendid portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte. A very rare medal!, A NAPOLEON BONAPARTE L'EMPEREUR ET LE HEROS DES FRANCAIS·, J. G. F. LADOUCETTE, PREFET, AU NOM DU DEPARTEMENT DES HAUTES ALPES* // LE MONT GENEVRE OUVERT 22 GERMINAL AN XII 12 AVRIL MDCCCIV . | | FEATURES |
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| COUNTRY | France |
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| DENOMINATION | Medal |
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| YEAR | 1804 |
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| COMPOSITION | Silver |
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| DIAMETER | 41 |
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| OUR COIN CONDITION COMMENTS | superb quality |
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| COIN DEFECT | few minor marks |
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| PATINA | iridescent toning |
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| COIN RARITY | very rare |
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| ENGRAVER/DESIGNER | Auguste |
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| WEIGHT (G) | 36.71 |
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