Coronation of Napoleon as King of Italy, 1805, a copper medal by L. Manfredini, laureate bust left, rev. Italy crowning Napoleon, 42mm (Bramsen 420; Julius 1383; BDM III, 554). About extremely fine, tan patina £80-£100

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

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The coronation was original scheduled to take place on 23 May, as stated in the exergue of the medal. It was actually held at Milan cathedral three days later, on the 26th