Medallic history of Napoleon. A collection of all the medals, coins, and jettons, relating to his actions and reign. From the year 1796 to 1815 / [A.L. Millin].

  • Aubin-Louis Millin de Grandmaison
Date:
1819-1821
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Credit: Medallic history of Napoleon. A collection of all the medals, coins, and jettons, relating to his actions and reign. From the year 1796 to 1815 / [A.L. Millin]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    MEDALLIC HISTORY OF NAPOLEO N. % * PART II. From 1806 to 1815. 201. Plate XL. Same head and inscription as No. 101. Reverse. Fourteen German Princes, in national armour and crowned, are assembled round the fasces surmounted by the Imperial Eagle, and swear fidelity to the new Confederation. In the middle, is the Arch-Chancellor, created Prince Primate, with the insignia of his ecclesi¬ astical dignity. Exergue. confederation du rhin mdcccyi. BRENET. DENON D. (p.M.) The Confederation of the Rhine, of which Napoleon was named Protector, was signed at Paris, on the 12th of July 1806, by the Ministers of the different Princes who acceded to it. 202. Plate XL. Same head and inscription as No. 101. Reverse. Napoleon represented as Jupiter, sitting on an eagle in the midst of clouds, and hurling his thunder against the giants who attempted to invade heaven. Exergue. bataille d’jena mdcccvi. denon D. GALLE F. (p. M.) T