Lot no. 909
FRANCE - FRANCE
Directory (1795-1799). 5 francs Union et Force An 6/5 (1797), L, Bayonne.
Av. UNION ET FORCE. Hercules standing front with leonté, uniting Liberté standing left holding a pike surmounted by a liberty cap, and Égalité standing right, holding the level. Around them, the different. In the exergue, a cursive signature by Dupré.
Rv. FRENCH REPUBLIC *. Within a wreath formed by an oak branch and an olive branch: 5 FRANCS. L'AN (date); below (workshop).
G.563 - F.287; Silver - 37 mm - 6 h
Top Pop (2): this is the most beautiful graded example! From the Stéphane Gouffault collection.
PCGS AU55 (28661930).
Modified date 6 of 5. Beautifully struck on a fairly wide blank, with regular wear and a very nice grey patina with bluish highlights. Superb condition.
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