FRANCE. Consulate. Bell Metal or Brass Irregular Medallic Trial, Year 8 (1799/1800). Paris Mint. Napoléon as First Consul. PCGS SPECIMEN-55.
cf. Maz-581/614 (for obv./rev.). Edge crudely striated in part. By L. Jaley & P. Gengembre. Weight: 11.24 gms. A very interesting and EXTREMELY RARE trial that seemingly mules a few types from the early period of the Consulate, this example is mentioned by Margolis as being a "...yellow bronze trial striking on a somewhat over-size, irregular flan. "
From the Richard Margolis Collection (acquired from Schulman on 15 October 1971). Ex: Hans Schulman (10/1971) Lot # 1571.
Estimate: $500.00- $1000.00
Price realized | 850 USD |
Starting price | 300 USD |