Constitutional Essai by Vasselon

CNG 99, Lot: 999. Estimate $3000. Sold for $5100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Royal. Louis XVI. 1774–1793. AR Essai de 6 Livres (39mm, 6h). Constitutional issue. Dies by Vasselon. Dually dated 1791 and L’An 2. LOUIS XVI · ROY DES FRANÇOIS ·, head left with hair tied in ribbon; 1791 · below / REGNE DE LA LOUI ·, winged genius of France standing right, inscribing tablet set on column; to left, cock standing left, fasces surmounted by Phrygian cap to right; VASSELON to lower left; 2 · D · L · LIB · in exergue. Guilloteau 198; Mazzard 84; KM –. In NGC encapsulation graded PF 61. Toned. Very rare.