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This specimen was lot 43047 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Oklahoma City, OK, August 2025), where it sold for $6,000. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[France|FRANCE]]. Kingdom. Bell Metal Sol, 1791-Q. Perpignan Mint. Louis XVI. PCGS MS-61. Second semester. Providing great quality for metal type, this Mint State specimen offers alluring olive-yellow hues and pleasing brilliance. Margolis notes that '...this carefully struck example in 'cuivre jaune' is extremely rare in this metal, and is evidently a specimen or trial striking.' From the Richard Margolis Collection (acquired from Schulman in 1952 for $1.25). Ex: Howard D. Gibbs Collection (Hans Schulman - 10/1952) Lot # 34." The type was struck 1777-91 and is known from Perpignan for this year only. These circulated in France until the 1850's when they were finally called in and melted.
 
This specimen was lot 43047 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Oklahoma City, OK, August 2025), where it sold for $6,000. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[France|FRANCE]]. Kingdom. Bell Metal Sol, 1791-Q. Perpignan Mint. Louis XVI. PCGS MS-61. Second semester. Providing great quality for metal type, this Mint State specimen offers alluring olive-yellow hues and pleasing brilliance. Margolis notes that '...this carefully struck example in 'cuivre jaune' is extremely rare in this metal, and is evidently a specimen or trial striking.' From the Richard Margolis Collection (acquired from Schulman in 1952 for $1.25). Ex: Howard D. Gibbs Collection (Hans Schulman - 10/1952) Lot # 34." The type was struck 1777-91 and is known from Perpignan for this year only. These circulated in France until the 1850's when they were finally called in and melted.
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''Recorded mintage'': unknown but a better date.  
 
''Recorded mintage'': unknown but a better date.  
  
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''Specifications'': 12.24 g, copper, 28-31 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by Benjamin Duvivier. This specimen 24.06 g, 33 mm diameter.
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''Specification'': 12.24 g, copper, 28-31 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by Benjamin Duvivier.
  
 
''Catalog reference'': Dr/4 № 891, KM-578.13; Gad-350 (R).  
 
''Catalog reference'': Dr/4 № 891, KM-578.13; Gad-350 (R).  
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* [[France 1790-K sol|1790-K ''sol à l'écu'']]
 
* [[France 1790-K sol|1790-K ''sol à l'écu'']]
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* [[France 1791-B liard|1791-B ''liard à l'écu'']]
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* [[France 1791-H liard|1791-H ''liard à l'écu'']]
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* [[France 1791-H 1/2 sol|1791-H ''demi-sol à l'écu'']]
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* [[France 1791-MA 1/2 sol|1791-MA ''demi-sol à l'écu'']]
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* [[France 1791-W 1/2 sol|1791-W ''demi-sol à l'écu'']]
 
* [[France 1791-A sol|1791-A ''sol à l'écu'']]
 
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* [[France 1791-AA sol|1791-AA sol ''sol à l'écu'']]
 
* [[France 1791-B sol|1791-B ''sol à l'écu'']]
 
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* [[France 1791-BB sol|1791-BB ''sol à l'écu'']]
 
* [[France 1791-D sol|1791-D ''sol à l'écu'']]
 
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* [[France 1791-I sol|1791-I ''sol à l'écu'']]
 
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* [[France 1791-MA sol|1791-MA ''sol à l'écu'']]
 
* [[France 1791-R sol|1791-R ''sol à l'écu'']]
 
* [[France 1791-R sol|1791-R ''sol à l'écu'']]
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* [[France 1791-T sol|1791-T ''sol à l'écu'']]
 
* [[France 1791-W sol|1791-W ''sol à l'écu'']]
 
* [[France 1791-W sol|1791-W ''sol à l'écu'']]
 
* [[France 1791-A 12 deniers|1791-A 12 deniers]]
 
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* [[France 1791-AA 12 deniers|1791-AA 12 deniers]]
 
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* [[France 1791-T 12 deniers|1791-T 12 deniers]]
 
* [[France 1791 5 livres|1791 5 livres, pattern]]
 
* [[France 1791 5 livres|1791 5 livres, pattern]]
 
* [[France 1791-A 2 sols|1791-A 2 sols Constitutionnel]]
 
* [[France 1791-A 2 sols|1791-A 2 sols Constitutionnel]]
 
* [[France 1791-AA 2 sols|1791-AA 2 ''sols Constitutionnel'']]
 
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* [[France 1791-R 2 sols|1791-R 2 ''sols Constitutionnel'']]
 
* [[France 1791-W 2 sols|1791-W 2 sols Constitutionnel]]
 
* [[France 1791-W 2 sols|1791-W 2 sols Constitutionnel]]
 
* [[Monneron Freres 1791 2 sols KM-Tn23|Monneron Freres 1791 2 sols]]
 
* [[Monneron Freres 1791 2 sols KM-Tn23|Monneron Freres 1791 2 sols]]
 
* [[Caisse de Bonne Foy 1791 2 sols 6 deniers token]]
 
* [[Caisse de Bonne Foy 1791 2 sols 6 deniers token]]
 
* [[Caisse de Bonne Foi (1791) 3 sols token]]
 
* [[Caisse de Bonne Foi (1791) 3 sols token]]
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* [[Monneron Freres 1791 5 sols]]
 
* [[France 1791-A 15 sols|1791-A 15 sols]]
 
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* [[France 1791-B 15 sols|1791-B 15 ''sols Constitutionnel'']]
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* [[France 1791-H 15 sols|1791-H 15 sols]]
 
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* [[France 1791-N 15 sols|1791-N 15 ''sols Constitutionnel'']]
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* [[France 1791-W 15 sols|1791-W 15 sols]]
 
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* [[France 1791-Pau 15 sols|1791 15 sols du Béarn]]
 
* [[France 1791-A 30 sols|1791-A 30 sols]]
 
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* [[France 1791-T 30 sols|1791-T 30 sols]]
 
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* [[France 1791-A 1/2 ecu|1791-A ''demi-écu au buste habillé'']]
 
* [[France 1791-A 1/2 ecu|1791-A ''demi-écu au buste habillé'']]
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* [[France 1791 ecu|1791 écu, design competition]]
 
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* [[France 1791-H ecu|1791-H ''écu au buste habillé'']]
 
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* [[France 1791-Pau ecu|1791  ''écu au buste habillé du Béarn'']]
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* [[France 1791-T louis d'or|1791-T ''louis d'or à la tête nue'']]
 
* [[France 1791-A 2 louis d'or|1791-A ''double louis d'or à la tête nue'']]
 
* [[France 1791-A 2 louis d'or|1791-A ''double louis d'or à la tête nue'']]
 
* [[France 1792-A 1/2 ecu|1792-A ''demi-écu au buste habillé'']]
 
* [[France 1792-A 1/2 ecu|1792-A ''demi-écu au buste habillé'']]

Revision as of 15:37, 11 August 2026

Stack's Bowers 2025 ANA sale, lot 43047
SB825-43047r.jpg

This specimen was lot 43047 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Oklahoma City, OK, August 2025), where it sold for $6,000. The catalog description[1] noted, "FRANCE. Kingdom. Bell Metal Sol, 1791-Q. Perpignan Mint. Louis XVI. PCGS MS-61. Second semester. Providing great quality for metal type, this Mint State specimen offers alluring olive-yellow hues and pleasing brilliance. Margolis notes that '...this carefully struck example in 'cuivre jaune' is extremely rare in this metal, and is evidently a specimen or trial striking.' From the Richard Margolis Collection (acquired from Schulman in 1952 for $1.25). Ex: Howard D. Gibbs Collection (Hans Schulman - 10/1952) Lot # 34." The type was struck 1777-91 and is known from Perpignan for this year only. These circulated in France until the 1850's when they were finally called in and melted.

Recorded mintage: unknown but a better date.

Specification: 12.24 g, copper, 28-31 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by Benjamin Duvivier.

Catalog reference: Dr/4 № 891, KM-578.13; Gad-350 (R).

Sources:

  • Droulers, Frédéric, Répertoire General des Monnaies de Louis XIII à Louis XVI (1610-1792), 2nd édition. Paris: AFPN, 1998.
  • Duplessy, Jean, Les Monnaies Françaises Royales de Hugues Capet à Louis XVI (987-1793), Tome II, 2e édition, Paris: Maison Platt, 1999.
  • Gadoury, Victor, Monnaies Royales Françaises, 1610-1792, 5me éd., Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 2018.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2025 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, featuring The Richard August Collection and the Richard Margolis Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2025.

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