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Napoleon I – 1840 Official Silver Restrike Medal
Presenting a beautiful official post-1880 restrike of the classic 1840 French silver medal honoring Napoleon the First as Premier Consul. This historic piece weighs 13.6 grams and measures 32 mm, showcasing refined engraving and elegant toning.
✨ Medal Details
- Country: France
- Date: 1840 (restrike made after 1880)
- Metal: Silver
- Weight: 13.6 g
- Diameter: 32 mm
- Obverse: Portrait of Napoleon as Premier Consul
- Reverse: Wreath design honoring the 1803 Notarial Law
- Struck for: Committee of Notaries of the Departments
🔥 A Glimpse Into History
Napoleon the First was one of history’s most captivating figures—an ambitious strategist, a nation-builder, and a leader whose influence still shapes France today. As Premier Consul, he introduced sweeping reforms, including the Napoleonic Code, reorganized education, and laid the foundation of the modern French state.
His military brilliance expanded French influence across Europe, while his dramatic rise and fall—from Austerlitz to Waterloo—made him a legendary, larger-than-life figure. This medal captures him in his early prime, at the very moment he was transforming France from within.
