Lot no. 1401
FRANCE - FRANCE
Third Republic (1870-1940). Trial for the production of a single effigy in the Mercury type by Domard [module of 5 francs] ND (1920), Paris.
Av. COMMERCE - INDUSTRIE. Mercury seated left on a bundle, leaning on a rudder and holding the caduceus, a cornucopia at his feet; signature DOMARD F.
Rv. Smooth.
GEM - - Maz.2607 - VG - - Kolsky, CGB VI, n° 3003 ; Bronze-aluminium - 15,65 g - 33,2 mm - 12 h
Top Pop: the only graded example!
PCGS MS63 (60811440).
No hallmark. Minimal marks and patina in formation. Very rare. Superb at Fleur de coin.
Mazard refers to this type, in round blank, as "essai de fabrication et essai d'effigie pour les jetons-monnaies des Chambres de commerce; il peut être daté de 1920". The module appears to be that of a 5 franc.
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