1800 The Seal of France during Bonaparte's Consulate – Uniface Medal 1800
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Antique French Bronze Medal Napoleon Bonaparte Consulate 1800 Seal of France Marianne Rare
Up for sale is a stunning antique bronze medal from France, commemorating the Seal of France during Napoleon Bonaparte's Consulate in 1800. This uniface medal captures the revolutionary spirit of the era, making it a prized piece for collectors of Napoleonic memorabilia, French history, or European numismatics.
Key Features:
- Material: A composite (compound) specimen. The front side is made of a thin layer of bronze (or a copper alloy), while the back side is filled with plaster or a similar material (sometimes a mixture of plaster with other fillers to reduce cost and weight).
- Dimensions: Diameter 65 mm (approximately 2.5 inches)
- Weight: 68 grams
- Design: Uniface with suspension lug (hanger). At the center, Marianne (symbol of the French Republic) dressed in an ancient-style long peplos, holding a pike in her left hand topped by the Phrygian cap of freed slaves, and the republican fasces in her right. Circumferential inidiocyion: "AU NOM DU PEUPLE FRANCAIS BONAPARTE I.er CONSUL" (translated: "IN THE NAME OF THE FRENCH PEOPLE BONAPARTE FIRST CONSUL")
Condition: Splendid (SPL) – excellent antique condition consistent with over 200 years of age. Please examine all high-resolution photos for precise details
