France 1792 sol

from the Stack's Bowers 2024 ANA sale, lot 43208

This specimen was lot 43208 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2024), where it sold for $660. The catalog description^[1] noted,

"FRANCE. National Convention. Bell Metal Sol Module Essai (Pattern), 1792. Paris Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-64. Plain edge. By A. Dupré. Struck in smaller format, this example is rather RARE as a 1792-dated issue. Brassy-brown in hue, with enchanting brilliance throughout. From the Richard Margolis Collection (acquired from Hans Sculman on 24 October 1952). Ex: Howard D. Gibbs Collection."

Altho dated 1792, we surmise this was made later, most likely in 1793. A two sols pattern also exists with this design. The republic was declared in September 1792 but the king's bust was not removed from the coinage until after his trial and execution in January 1793.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: bronze, this specimen 12.28 g.

Catalog reference: Maz-341 var. (noted for 1793).

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.
Guilloteau, Victor, Monnaies Françaises, Colonies 1670-1942 et Metropole 1774-1942, Versailles, 1942.

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