Lot no. 1402
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 - (cf. 2607) - VG - ; Silver - 13,56 g - 31 mm - 12 h
Top Pop: the only graded example!
PCGS MS63 (60811441).
Marks (horn) 1ARGENT. With a beautiful matt patina. Very rare. Superb in Fleur de coin.
Mazard indicates this type, in round blank, as "test of manufacture and test of effigy for the tokens of the Chambers of Commerce; it can be dated 1920". The module appears to be that of a 5 franc.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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