Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE FRENCH BRONZE MEDAL BAPTISM

ANTIQUE FRENCH BRONZE MEDAL BAPTISM OF KING OF ROME - An antique French bronze medal representing the Baptism of the King of Rome. Design of 1811 by Jean-Bertrand Andrieu and Dominique Vivant-Denon, restruck ca. 1880s to 1890s. 1811 SP64 PCGS, Bramsen-1126. Laureate head of Napoleon Bonaparte on the reverse. Le Roi de Rome, King of Rome, was the title of Napoleon-Francois-Charles-Joseph Bonaparte, 1811 to 1832, the first legitimate son of the emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. His mother was Napoleons second wife, Marie-Louise of Habsburg-Lorraine, daughter of the Emperor of Austria. Although he never actually ruled France, Napoleon-Francois was briefly the titular Emperor of the French as Napoleon II in 1815. This was the basis for his cousin Louis Napoleon to become Napoleon III in 1852. Collectible Coins And Medals, Historical Memorabilia, Numismatics. Dimensions: D 2 5/8 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Overall good antique condition. Signs of wear and Age. Refer to photos. Sold as is.