France ANXI 5 francs KM-M9a

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Jean Elsen sale 158, lot 1734

This specimen was lot 1734 in Jean Elsen sale 158 (Brussels, March 2024), where it sold for €2,400 (about US$3,121 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"FRANCE, Consulat (1799-1804), AR module de 5 francs, an XI (12 mars 1803). Visite de la Monnaie de Paris. Argent. Tranche striée. Très rare. Fines griffes au droit. Patine colorée. Superbe/Fleur de Coin. (France, Consulate, 1799-1804, silver medal of five francs module, visit of Napoleon to the mint, silver, reeded edge. Very rare, hairline scratches on the obverse, colorful patina, Extremely Fine/Uncirculated.)"

This "monnaie de visite" is known in pewter, silver and gold. The light weight of this example suggests that it is a restrike; surely no one would have offered the First Consul an underweight souvenir!

Reported Mintage: unknown.

Specification: 37 mm diameter, 25 grams, 0.900 fine silver, this specimen 20,92 g.

Catalog reference: KMX M9a, G. 578b; V.G. 1203.

Source:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Unusual World Coins, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2011.
  • Guilloteau, Victor, Monnaies Françaises, Colonies 1670-1942 et Metropole 1774-1942, Versailles, 1942.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 158, Monnaies de la Principauté de Liège, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2024.

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