Lot no. 996
FRANCE - FRANCE
First Empire / Napoleon I (1804-1814). Gilt bronze trial in the module of 100 francs 1807 by Vassallo, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1807 [1841-1842], Genoa.
Av. NAPOLEON EMPEROR. Nude bust, three-quarter face right; signature H. VAS. F and below (date).
Rv. FRENCH EMPIRE. Crowned and unfurled eagle left, on a thunderbolt, head right; below 100 FRANCS.
Maz.601a - VG.647 v. - G.1118 -Théret/Taillard 1090.a.6.x ; Gilt bronze - 17 g - 32 mm - 12 h
PCGS SP Genuine Repaired-AU Detail (51879315).
Later strike with hallmark (naval anchor with C) on edge. Weak strike with barely rusted corners. Traces of aggressive cleaning and scraping. VERY GOOD.
The naval anchor with C on the verge is different from Jean-Pierre Collot, director of the Administration des Monnaies et Médailles, which he used from 21 October 1841 to 24 September 1842.
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