€59,99
Rare antique medal issued for the crowning of the French emperor Napoleon by Pope Pius VII in 1804. It was designed by artist Jean Ange Joseph Loque (1752-1835). He was established as a gold- and silversmith in Paris and specialized in liturgical & sacred vessel object, such as chalices. A rare and valuable medal!
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Description
Rare antique religious art medal pendant
Signature French medal engraver artist: Jean-Ange-Joseph LOQUE (1752-1835)
Decors of the Crucifixion & the snake coiled around
& at the background decors of a city.
On the reverse side is the portrait of Pope Pius VII
The medal was minted for the crowning of Napoleon in 1804 by Pope Pius VII
CONDITION: beautifully aged
SIZE: 32 mm height with the bale (or 1,25 inch)
MATERIAL: silver