August 2024 Global Showcase Auction – 12 - 23 August 2024
Ancient and World Coins and Currency
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Description
FRANCE. Consulate. Copper 5 Francs Essai (Pattern), Year XI-A (1802/3). Paris Mint. Napoléon as First Consul. PCGS Genuine--Spot Removed, Unc Details.
Maz-536a var. (lettered edge); Gad-566.(b); T&T-1044.a.3. Plain edge. By J.-P. Droz. Weight: 26.99 gms. Despite its noted spot removal, this enchanting pattern issue presents rich brown color and resounding brilliance in the fields. A wondrous example great flair and eye appeal. About this type, Margolis writes that "...although undoubtedly rare, copper examples of this Droz competition essay are occasionally available, in contrast to the total absence on the market of any of the official silver 5 francs competition essays (with the sole exception of an exceedingly rare plain edge silver 5 francs essay by Wielandy). This leads me to suggest that these plain edge copper essays were struck and sold by Droz on his own initiative. "
From the Richard Margolis Collection (acquired from Münzen und Medaillen on 7 November 1961). Ex: Collection R.K. (Raoul Kraft) (Münzen und Medaillen - 11/1961) Lot # 198.
Estimate: $2000.00- $4000.00
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| Price realized | 3'600 USD |
| Starting price | 1'200 USD |
