Medal - Napoleon's Sanhedrin - May 09, 2017 | Kedem Auctions In Israel
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

Medal - Napoleon's Sanhedrin

Related Historical Memorabilia

More Items in Historical Memorabilia

View More

Recommended Collectibles

View More
item-51925107=1
item-51925107=2
Medal - Napoleon's Sanhedrin
Medal - Napoleon's Sanhedrin
Item Details
Description
Medal commemorating the convention of the "Sanhedrin" by Napoleon. [France, 1806]. Design: Depaulis (obverse) and Dupres (reverse).
Obverse: portrait of Napoleon and the legend "Napoleon Emp. Et Roi" [Napoleon - emperor and king]. Reverse: Napoleon holding the Tablets of the Law, delivered to him by Moses (kneeling before him, with horns on his head). At the bottom is the legend "Grand Sanhedrin XXX Mai MDCCCVI" (on 30 May 1806 Napoleon convened an assembly of the dignitaries of the Jewish community).
Signed on both sides.
Diameter: 40 mm. Slight deformity.
Provenance: collection of Bruno Kirschner.
Buyer's Premium
  • 23%

Medal - Napoleon's Sanhedrin

Estimate $600 - $1,000
See Sold Price
Starting Price $500

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Jerusalem, il
See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Kedem Auctions

Kedem Auctions

Jerusalem, Israel98 Followers
TOP