France - 1805
Le Tombeau de Desaix

Obverse:
Head of Napoleon encircled with a laurel wreath.
Legend:
NAPOLEON EMPEREUR.
Exergue:
DENON DIR. DROZ FECIT.
Size:
26 mm.

Reverse:
represents the tomb erected to the memory of General
Desaix, the bas relief represents the General fallen from his horse
to the ground mortally wounded.
Legend:
NAPOLEON AUX MANES DE DESAIX.
On the plinth several allegorical ornaments emblematic of his wisdom, foresight and prudence. BRENET F. DENON D. The names of the artist and director appear on the base of the tomb.
On the plinth several allegorical ornaments emblematic of his wisdom, foresight and prudence. BRENET F. DENON D. The names of the artist and director appear on the base of the tomb.
Exergue:
IERE. PIERRE POSÉE PAR L'EMPEREUR LE XXIV PRAIRI. AN XIII.