A Collection of Historical and Art Medals

1798. EGYPT. Battle of the Pyramids, a copper medal by J.F.A. Bovy, bust of Bonaparte, reverse SOLDATS, DU HAUT DE CES PYRAMIDES, QUARANTE SIÈCLES VOUS CONTEMPLENT (BDM I, 246). Very fine; in gilded copper mount with ring for suspension (£60-80)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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Struck c.1855. The battle was fought on 25 July 1798.