Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

France, Joseph Napoleon, c.1805, a gilt repoussé portrait medal by P.G. Liénard, bust left, reverse MÉDAILLIER GÉNÉRAL, etc, legend in 8 lines within wreath, 48mm (BDM III, 435). Excellent quality, about extremely fine; set in a gilt mount, the obverse glazed, and with small loop for suspension, rare (£100-150)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Cresswell-Corfield Collection of Medals and Badges.

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Liénard’s large repoussé series of Famous Men was begun in 1801 and lasted for over 10 years