Summary

Medal Elisa Bonaparte, Issued by France, 1811
Artist: Andre Galle
Minted in Paris

Obverse Description

Head of Elisa Bonaparte facing right; around, ELISA-IMP. SOROR. LVCAE-ET. POPVLON. D.; in small lettering below, GALLE. FT (FT as a monogram).

Reverse Description

Column with orb at top and French Eagle with wings spread on base; around, AVGVSTAE- CONDITRICI. ; in exergue, INCOLAE-PAGI . / MONTIONIS. / ELISAEI.A. / M DCCCXI.

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

Elisa Bonaparte was the sister of Napoleon, she received the principality of Lucca in 1805, was created Grand Duchess and Governess General of Tuscany, the 3d of March 1809

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