Lot no. 914
FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
Constitution (1791-1792). Essai du dixain de Rochon, cast on silver blank 1791, Lyon.
CLOCHE METAL. In a circle: DIXAIN; small fleur-de-lis in exergue.
Rv. Within an endless oak wreath: 1791.
Maz (see 197) - VG (see 207); Silver - 21,71 g - 33 mm - 6 h
Top Pop: this is the only graded example! From the collection of King Farouk of Egypt, Sotheby's sale February 1954, No. 2173 (lot), then from the R. Margolis collection, Stack's Bowers sale, August 2024, session E, No. 43122.
PCGS MS62 (refrappe) (49551442).
Appears to be a neat silver cast with guilloche-treated backgrounds. Beautiful style. Nice grey patina. A rare item. Superb at Fleur de coin.
* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
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