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EUROPEAN COINS AND MEDALS. FRANCE. Consulate, Bonaparte “First Consul,” 1799–1804. Bronze medal (34.64 g). 1802 (Year IV), by B. Andrieu. Commemorating the introduction of public education. Bust of Napoleon facing right; below the neckline, the signature / a youth in ancient garb seated facing left on a pedestal, studying a scroll with Greek characters; at his feet, a container holding three additional scrolls; to the left of it, a palm branch; above, a star; in the lower section, three lines of text. Smooth edge. 39.5 mm. Bramsen 214. Zeitz 25. Julius Collection 1086. Fine coloration, tiny scratches and edge flaws, excellent—mint condition.