France. Medal commemorating the execution of General Alexandre Beauharnais, 1794. after 1879

3.22 cm (diameter) | RCIN 444826

Paris Mint

France. Medal commemorating the execution of General Alexandre Beauharnais, 1794 after 1879

Paris Mint

Paris Mint

Description

1 medal : silver Obverse: Uniformed bust of General Beauharnais left. ALEXR. BEAVHARNOIS G.AL EN CHEF D'LE ARMEE DU RHIN EN 1793 Below: NE LE 12 MAI 1761 / DECAPITE LE 5 THOR AN 2 Reverse: Inscription within wreath. LE ROI PART / LE 21 JUIN 1791 / IL ABANDONE LES RÊNES / DU GOUVERNEMENT / BEAUHARNOIS PRÉSIDANT / L'ASSEMBLÉE NATIONALE / MAINTIENT LE CALME / ET LA TRANQUILITÉ / PUBLIQUE
People involved

Creator(s)

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(medallist)

Search the collection France
(nationality)

Subject(s)

Search the collection General Alexandre, Vicomte de Beauharnais (1760-94)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

silver

Measurements

3.22 cm (diameter)
Groupings
Category
Coins, Commemorative Medals and Banknotes
Object type(s)
visual works
medals
commemorative medals
Subject(s)
History
History of Europe
History of France
France-History (French Revolution 1789-1804)
General medieval and modern history (European history)
References

Alternative title(s)

Restrike, post 1879