FRANCE. Kingdom. Duo of White Metal Mated Pair Clichés or Trials for Écu de Calonne (2 Pieces), 1786-A. Paris Mint. Louis XVI. Both PCGS Certified.
cf. Ciani-2202 (for regular issue); cf. Guilloteau-90 (same). By J.-P. Droz. Some minor handling and mottling of color is noted, but this pairing nevertheless presents Droz's classic pattern design. VERY RARE and impressive. 1) Obverse: PCGS AU-58. Weight: 22.41 gms. 2) Reverse: PCGS AU-55. Weight: 25.81 gms.
From the Richard Margolis Collection. Obverse: Acquired from Münzen und Medaillen on 27 November 1962. Ex: Collection R.K. (Raoul Kraft) (Münzen und Medaillen - 11/1962) Lot # 602. Reverse: Acquired from Hans Schulman on 3 February 1958.
Estimate: $750.00- $1500.00
Price realized | 3'800 USD |
Starting price | 450 USD |