"Gentlemen, from the top of these pyramids, forty centuries look down upon you!"

⁣⁢Napoleon's battles have always fascinated history enthusiasts. The Battle of the Pyramids took place on July 21, 1798, between the French Army of the Orient, commanded by Bonaparte, and the Mamluk forces, commanded by Mourad Bey, during the Egyptian campaign.⁤⁣

This genuine Silver coin is beautifully colorized based on period artwork. It depicts the Battle of Egypt, on the evening of which Napoleon delivered his most famous quote.