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FRANCE, bronze medal restrike, dated 1821, Death of Napoleon on St. Helena, by Andrieu.

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FRANCE, bronze medal restrike, dated 1821, Death of Napoleon on St. Helena, by Andrieu.
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FRANCE, bronze medal restrike, dated 1821, Death of Napoleon on St. Helena, by Andrieu. Bramsen-1844 for original issue. 137.29 grams. 68 mm. Obverse: Laureate bust of Napoleon facing right, with a crown of oak and laurel wrapped in a ribbon, ribbon bears the names of his famous battle victories, anepigraphic; Reverse: View of the island of St. Helena, ship departing at right, eagle flying above, and sun setting at right; perimeter legend - IL MOURUT SUR UN ROCHER (He Died on a Rock), and exergue legend - `ILE STE. HELENE. 5 MAI 1821; Edge: Cornucopia and BRONZE. Mint State, high-relief piece with glossy brown surfaces bearing some purple and red hues.