Napoleonic Medals from the Collection of Antony Griffiths

Conquest of Egypt, 1798, a copper medal by J.M. Jouannin and N.G.A. Brenet for D.V. Denon, bust of Napoleon facing slightly left, laurel wreath above, rev. Napoleon standing left in biga decorated with cross quivers and drawn by richly caparisoned camels to left, obelisk and Corinthian column, Victory flying above, holding palm frond and wreath, 40mm (Hennin 879; Julius 662). Extremely fine or better, but with slight cabinet friction on highest points £100-£150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Napoleonic Medals from the Collection of Antony Griffiths.

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