France 1792 1/2 sol

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from the Stack's Bowers 2024 ANA sale, lot 43245
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This specimen was lot 43245 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2024), where it sold for $2,040. The catalog description[1] noted,

"FRANCE. National Convention. Silver 1/2 Sol Module Essai (Pattern), Year I/1792. Paris Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-58. Plain edge. By M. Brézin. Struck from somewhat rusted dies, this silver offering stands as an EXTREMELY RARE 'method of striking' pattern by Brézin. Some uneven toning is noted, but the level and crispness of detail remaining is rather pleasing. From the Richard Margolis Collection (acquired from Glendining on 7 October 1986). Ex: Henry Kotzen Collection (Glendining - 10/1986) Lot # 30. Ex: Marcel Baille Collection (Jules Florange & Cie FPL 5 - 9/1954) Lot # 333."

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: bronze, 21 mm diameter, this specimen silver, 4.25 g.

Catalog reference: Maz-378a (R3); Guilloteau-367.

Source:

  • [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2024 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, featuring The Emilio M. Ortiz Collection, The Richard Margolis Collection and The Rutherford Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.
  • Gadoury, Victor, Monnaies Françaises, 1789-2019, 24me éd., Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 2019.
  • Guilloteau, Victor, Monnaies Françaises, Colonies 1670-1942 et Metropole 1774-1942, Versailles, 1942.

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