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Hercules Defeating Antaeus, Anticipation of Napoleon's Defeat of England, 1806
Milk Glass

This medal was produced in anticipation of the defeat of England by Napoleon, which, of course, didn't happen.  In Greek mythology, Hercules (symbolizing France here) defeated Antaeus (symbolizing England) by holding him out of the water.  However, Napoleon was ultimately defeated by England and the Allies at Waterloo near Brussels on June 18, 1815.
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Hercules Defeating Antaeus, Anticipation of Napoleon's Defeat of England, 1806

Milk Glass

This medal was produced in anticipation of the defeat of England by Napoleon, which, of course, didn't happen. In Greek mythology, Hercules (symbolizing France here) defeated Antaeus (symbolizing England) by holding him out of the water. However, Napoleon was ultimately defeated by England and the Allies at Waterloo near Brussels on June 18, 1815.

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