France Upper Egypt Conquest An VII Lec-10 Crocodile XF 45 PCGS silver medal 1799

The France Upper Egypt Conquest An VII Lec-10 Crocodile XF45 PCGS Silver Medal 1799 is a fascinating historical medal commemorating the French campaign in Upper Egypt during Napoleon Bonaparte's Egyptian Expedition. Struck in Year VII (1799) and certified PCGS XF45, this silver medal belongs to the celebrated series documenting the military and scientific achievements of the campaign. The obverse features a left-facing allegorical female personification of Upper Egypt, wearing an elaborate Egyptian-style headdress with layered bands and a broad collar, surrounded by a raised border and engraved by E. Galle. The reverse presents a finely detailed crocodile resting before a flourishing date palm, complete with clusters of dates, long fronds, and desert vegetation. The composition symbolizes the unique wildlife and landscape of the Nile Valley, while the inscription credits Dominique Vivant Denon, who directed the artistic program of the series. The Egyptian Expedition combined military operations with groundbreaking archaeological and scientific exploration, greatly expanding European knowledge of ancient Egypt. Certified PCGS XF45, this historic silver medal is an outstanding collectible for enthusiasts of Napoleonic history, Egyptian exploration, and classic French medallic art.

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