Landing of Napoleon in Alexandria Medal – 1799
In copper, smooth edge without hallmark
Weight: 27 g
Diameter: 38 mm
Obverse:
Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte, head in profile to the left.
Circular inscription: NAPILONE BUONAPARTE (Napoléon Bonaparte)
GENERAL OF THE FRENCH ARMY IN EGYPT .
Reverse:
Military camp made up of tents, spears, a cannon and balls, with a pyramid in the background.
At the bottom:
LANDED AT ALEXANDRIA.
JULY 2. 1798. .
MDCCXCIX (1799)
Edge:
Smooth without punch
