France - 1811
Bapteme du Roi de Rome

Obverse:
Napoleon, whole length, standing, his head encircled
with a laurel wreath, full dress, richly embroidered, the imperial
mantle over his shoulders; he is holding the infant with both hands
in an elevated situation, as if about to plunge him in an elegant
font below; on the top of the font is a Capenduncula, across which
lies a branch of myrtle, also a small coffer or acerra, used for holding
the incense, surmounte
Legend:
artist's name, ANDRIEU FECIT.
Exergue:
BAPTEME DU ROI DE ROME M.DCCCXI.
Size:
68 mm.

Reverse:
a double row of turretted crowns, on each is marked
the name of the cities belonging to the Empire.
Legend:
On the field: A L'EMPEREUR LES BONNES VILLES; DE L'EMPIRE.