Summary
Medal Proclamation of Napoleon II, Issued by France to commemorate the proclamation on 20 June 1815.
Artist: Bertrand Andrieu
Minted by Paris Mint
Obverse Description
Laureate head facing right; around, NAPOLEON EMP. ET ROI.; on neck truncation, ANDRIEU F.
Reverse Description
Bust facing left, hair in ribbon; around, NAPOLEON II ROI DES FRANCAIS.; below bust, XX JUIN MDCCCXV.
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Note: no claim is made for Napoleon II than Emperor of France and the usual laurel wreath is replaced by a simple band.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1815 AD
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Dimensions
41 mm (Outside Diameter), 33.4 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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