France. Paris. Joachim Murat, 1808-1815. Plaquette. 1808 (Bronze, 44.31 mm, 5.96 g). JOACHIM NAPOLEON ROI DE NAPLES ET DE SICILE, Bust in high uniform left with high lapel, cloak, thin embroidered tie and honors on chest and shoulder; laurel wreath as border. Cf. Siciliano 64. Cf. Bramsen 731. Cf. Ricciardi, Supp. n. 279. About Fdc. Very Rare. In 1808, Gioacchino Murat was appointed King of Naples by Napoleon and was already known as ‘Gioacchino Napoleone’. Thanks to his good looks, sanguine character, and physical courage, he was admired by the Neapolitans. During his short reign, Murat founded and initiated major public works. This plaquette, and another very similar one representing Carolina Bonaparte, the wife of Gioacchino Murat, were commissioned in honor of their appointment as the royal couple ruling Naples and Sicily.

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France. Paris. Joachim Murat, 1808-1815. Plaquette. 1808 (Bronze, 44.31 mm, 5.96 g). JOACHIM NAPOLEON ROI DE NAPLES ET DE SICILE, Bust in high uniform left with high lapel, cloak, thin embroidered tie and honors on chest and shoulder; laurel wreath as border. Cf. Siciliano 64. Cf. Bramsen 731. Cf. Ricciardi, Supp. n. 279. About Fdc. Very Rare. In 1808, Gioacchino Murat was appointed King of Naples by Napoleon and was already known as ‘Gioacchino Napoleone’. Thanks to his good looks, sanguine character, and physical courage, he was admired by the Neapolitans. During his short reign, Murat founded and initiated major public works. This plaquette, and another very similar one representing Carolina Bonaparte, the wife of Gioacchino Murat, were commissioned in honor of their appointment as the royal couple ruling Naples and Sicily.

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