Commemorative Medal – Bonaparte General in Chief – Eastern Campaign, 1798

Remarkable copper medal struck on the occasion of the Egyptian campaign, representing Bonaparte as General-in-Chief in 1798. It embodies the conquering aura of the young strategist even before his imperial advent.

A finely engraved piece of history and art.

Date: Napoleon in Egypt on July 25, 1798.

Character: Napoleon Bonaparte, General in Chief.

Event: Departure of the Egyptian expedition.

Metal: Copper.

Weight: 43 gr.

Diameter: 40.5 mm.

Obverse: Profile of Bonaparte laureate, legend “BONAPARTE GENERAL IN CHIEF”.

Reverse: Bonaparte on horseback to the left, raising his right arm. In the background, Egyptian pyramids. Soldiers lined up to the right, carrying rifles. , 'Soldiers! From the top of these pyramids 40 centuries look down on us.'

Engraver: A. BOVY.

Condition: Very good, beautiful brown patina, chip on edge.

This medal commemorates the departure of the Egyptian expedition, a crucial moment in Napoleon's career.

It symbolizes his meteoric rise and the artistic propaganda of the late Revolution, heralding the Empire.

Rare medal dating from before the Consulate.

Young and martial representation of Bonaparte.

Perfect for a Napoleonic or Revolutionary collection.

Historical and aesthetic numismatic coin.