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[[Image:SB825-43197o.jpg|300px|thumb|Stack's Bowers 2025 ANA sale, lot 43197]]
 
[[Image:SB825-43197o.jpg|300px|thumb|Stack's Bowers 2025 ANA sale, lot 43197]]
 
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[[Image:SB925-74801o.jpg|300px|thumb|Stack's Bowers October 2025 Collectors Choice sale, lot 74801]]
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This specimen was lot 43197 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Oklahoma City, OK, August 2025), where it sold for $1,020. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[France|FRANCE]]. National Convention. Ecu de 6 Livres, Year II/1793-MA. Marseille Mint. PCGS AU-50. Some minor circulation is noted, but this more difficult type features some pleasing gunmetal gray paired with charming iridescence across both sides. From the Richard Margolis Collection (acquired from Bernard Douvillé in Paris on 27 October 1962 for $19)." When this coin was struck at Marseille, the ''ancien régime'' had disappeared with the trial and execution of the king, who had appeared on the previous type ([[France 1793-D ecu|KM 615]]). In 1793, as invading armies approached from all directions, the Committee of Public Safety would initiate the Terror. In 1795, following the introduction of the metric system, the first five francs would be issued.
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The first specimen was lot 43197 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Oklahoma City, OK, August 2025), where it sold for $1,020. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[France|FRANCE]]. National Convention. Ecu de 6 Livres, Year II/1793-MA. Marseille Mint. PCGS AU-50. Some minor circulation is noted, but this more difficult type features some pleasing gunmetal gray paired with charming iridescence across both sides. From the Richard Margolis Collection (acquired from Bernard Douvillé in Paris on 27 October 1962 for $19)." The second specimen was lot 74801 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, September 2025), where it sold for $288. The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, "FRANCE. National Convention. Ecu (6 Livres), Year II (1793)-MA. Marseille Mint. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, EF Details. No dot variety; 1st semester. From the Richard August Collection." When this coin was struck at Marseille, the ''ancien régime'' had disappeared with the trial and execution of the king, who had appeared on the previous type ([[France 1793-D ecu|KM 615]]). In 1793, as invading armies approached from all directions, the Committee of Public Safety would initiate the Terror. In 1795, following the introduction of the metric system, the first five francs would be issued.
  
 
''Recorded mintage'': unknown, a somewhat better mint.
 
''Recorded mintage'': unknown, a somewhat better mint.
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* George Sobin, Jr., ''The Silver Crowns of France, 1640-1973.'' Teaneck, NJ: Richard Margolis, 1974.
 
* George Sobin, Jr., ''The Silver Crowns of France, 1640-1973.'' Teaneck, NJ: Richard Margolis, 1974.
 
* <sup>[1]</sup>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.
 
* <sup>[1]</sup>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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* <sup>[2]</sup>Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, ''September 2025 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, including Selections from the Richard Margolis Collection and Selections from the L.E. Bruun Collection'', Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2025.
  
 
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* [[France 1792-T ecu|1792-T ''écu constitutionnel'']]
 
* [[France 1792-T ecu|1792-T ''écu constitutionnel'']]
 
* [[France 1792-W ecu|1792-W ''écu constitutionnel'']]
 
* [[France 1792-W ecu|1792-W ''écu constitutionnel'']]
* [[France 1793-B 2 sols au balance|1793-B 2 ''sols au balance'']]
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* [[France 1793-H 1/2 sol|1793-H ''demi-sol à la balance'']]
* [[France 1793-BB sol au balance|1793-BB ''sol au balance'']]
 
* [[France 1793-H 1/2 sol|1793-H ''demi-sol aux balance'']]
 
 
* [[France 1793-A 12 deniers|1793-A 12 deniers]]
 
* [[France 1793-A 12 deniers|1793-A 12 deniers]]
 
* [[France 1793-R 12 deniers|1793-R 12 deniers]]
 
* [[France 1793-R 12 deniers|1793-R 12 deniers]]
 
* [[France 1793-W 12 deniers|1793-W 12 deniers]]
 
* [[France 1793-W 12 deniers|1793-W 12 deniers]]
* [[France 1793-A sol|1793-A ''sol au balance'']]
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* [[France 1793-A sol|1793-A ''sol à la balance'']]
* [[France 1793-AA sol|1793-AA ''sol au balance'']]
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* [[France 1793-AA sol|1793-AA ''sol à la balance'']]
* [[France 1793-BB sol au balance|1793-BB ''sol au balance'']]
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* [[France 1793-BB sol au balance|1793-BB ''sol à la balance'']]
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* [[France 1793-T sol|1793-T ''sol à la balance'']]
 
* [[France (1793) 2 sols]] pattern
 
* [[France (1793) 2 sols]] pattern
* [[France 1793-B 2 sols au balance|1793-B ''double sol au balance'']]
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* [[France 1793-AA 2 sols KM-621.2|1793-AA ''double sol à la balance'']]
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* [[France 1793-B 2 sols au balance|1793-B ''double sol à la balance'']]
 
* [[France 1793-BB 2 sols KM-621.4|1793-BB ''double sol à la balance'']]
 
* [[France 1793-BB 2 sols KM-621.4|1793-BB ''double sol à la balance'']]
 
* [[France 1793-H 2 sols|1793-H ''double sol à la balance'']]
 
* [[France 1793-H 2 sols|1793-H ''double sol à la balance'']]
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* [[France 1793-R 2 sols KM-621.11|1793-R ''double sol à la balance'']]
 
* [[France 1793-R 2 sols KM-621.11|1793-R ''double sol à la balance'']]
 
* [[France 1793 5 sols]] Brézin's pattern
 
* [[France 1793 5 sols]] Brézin's pattern
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* [[France 1793-Pau 15 sols|1793 15 sols du Béarn]]
 
* [[France 1793-BB 30 sols|1793-BB 30 sols, "FRANÇAIS"]]
 
* [[France 1793-BB 30 sols|1793-BB 30 sols, "FRANÇAIS"]]
 
* [[France 1793-D 30 sols|1793-D 30 sols]]
 
* [[France 1793-D 30 sols|1793-D 30 sols]]
 
* [[France 1793-I 30 sols|1793-I 30 sols]]
 
* [[France 1793-I 30 sols|1793-I 30 sols]]
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* [[France 1793-K 30 sols|1793-K 30 sols]]
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* [[France 1793-MA 30 sols|1793-MA 30 sols]]
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* [[France 1793-N 30 sols|1793-N 30 sols]]
 
* [[France 1793-Q 30 sols|1793-Q 30 sols]]
 
* [[France 1793-Q 30 sols|1793-Q 30 sols]]
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* [[France 1793-W 30 sols|1793-W 30 sols]]
 
* [[France 1793-A 1/2 ecu|1793-A ''demi-écu constitutionnel'']]
 
* [[France 1793-A 1/2 ecu|1793-A ''demi-écu constitutionnel'']]
 
* [[France 1793 3 livres]], pattern
 
* [[France 1793 3 livres]], pattern
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* [[France 1793-N ecu|1793-N ''écu constitutionnel'']]
 
* [[France 1793-N ecu|1793-N ''écu constitutionnel'']]
 
* [[France 1793-R ecu|1793-R ''écu constitutionnel'']]
 
* [[France 1793-R ecu|1793-R ''écu constitutionnel'']]
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* [[France 1793-T ecu|1793-T ''écu constitutionnel'']]
 
* [[France 1793-A 6 livres|1793-A 6 livres]]
 
* [[France 1793-A 6 livres|1793-A 6 livres]]
 
* [[France 1793-AA 6 livres|1793-AA 6 livres]]
 
* [[France 1793-AA 6 livres|1793-AA 6 livres]]
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* return to [[French royal coinage (to 1793)]]
 
* return to [[French royal coinage (to 1793)]]
  
[[Category:Selections from the Stack's Bowers 2025 ANA sale]][[Category:Silver ecus of France]]
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[[Category:Selections from the Stack's Bowers 2025 ANA sale]][[Category:Silver ecus of France]][[Category:Selections from the Stack's Bowers 2025 Collectors Choice sale]]

Latest revision as of 12:02, 21 October 2025

Stack's Bowers 2025 ANA sale, lot 43197
SB825-43197r.jpg
Stack's Bowers October 2025 Collectors Choice sale, lot 74801
SB925-74801r.jpg

The first specimen was lot 43197 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Oklahoma City, OK, August 2025), where it sold for $1,020. The catalog description[1] noted, "FRANCE. National Convention. Ecu de 6 Livres, Year II/1793-MA. Marseille Mint. PCGS AU-50. Some minor circulation is noted, but this more difficult type features some pleasing gunmetal gray paired with charming iridescence across both sides. From the Richard Margolis Collection (acquired from Bernard Douvillé in Paris on 27 October 1962 for $19)." The second specimen was lot 74801 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, September 2025), where it sold for $288. The catalog description[2] noted, "FRANCE. National Convention. Ecu (6 Livres), Year II (1793)-MA. Marseille Mint. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, EF Details. No dot variety; 1st semester. From the Richard August Collection." When this coin was struck at Marseille, the ancien régime had disappeared with the trial and execution of the king, who had appeared on the previous type (KM 615). In 1793, as invading armies approached from all directions, the Committee of Public Safety would initiate the Terror. In 1795, following the introduction of the metric system, the first five francs would be issued.

Recorded mintage: unknown, a somewhat better mint.

Specification: 29.48 g, 0.917 fine silver, 39 mm diameter, lettered edge.

Catalog reference: Dav-1336; KM-624.7; Gad-58.

Sources:

  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
  • 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 Françaises, 1789-2019, 24me éd., Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 2019.
  • Guilloteau, Victor, Monnaies Françaises, Colonies 1670-1942 et Metropole 1774-1942, Versailles, 1942.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • George Sobin, Jr., The Silver Crowns of France, 1640-1973. Teaneck, NJ: Richard Margolis, 1974.
  • [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.
  • [2]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, September 2025 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, including Selections from the Richard Margolis Collection and Selections from the L.E. Bruun Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2025.

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