Coins and Historical Medals

Retreat from Russia, 1812, a copper medal by B. Andrieu and A. Galle, laureate bust of Napoleon right, rev. French warrior in classical garb, standing right, shielding himself from the wind blown by Boreas; in background, supply wagon and dismounted cannon in flames, a dead horse on the ground, 40mm (Bramsen 1168; Julius 2542). Extremely fine £80-£100

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

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