FRANCE, First Republic. National Convention. 1792-1795. AV 24 Livres (24mm, 7.63 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: leopard and lyre. Dated 1793 A. NGC UNC Details, private countermark.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 1091.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

World, Gold

Estimate: $ 2 000

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FRANCE, First Republic. National Convention. 1792-1795. AV 24 Livres (24mm, 7.63 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: leopard and lyre. Dated 1793 A. Winged genius of France standing right, inscribing tablet set on column; to left, fasces surmounted by phrygian cap; to right, rooster standing left; c/m: swan over B in lozenge / Denomination within wreath. VG 62; KM 626.1; Friedberg 478. In NGC encapsulation 6890912-012, graded UNC Details, private countermark.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection.

The countermark on the obverse is most likely a private jeweler or goldsmith hallmark. The presence of a hallmark indicates that at least some merchants were distrustful of this type, which is not surprising, considering that this is the first gold coin of fully Republican types from France and lacks the usual portrait of a monarch on the obverse. For another example with a different hallmark, see Heritage 3019 (26 April 2012), lot 24287.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 126 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 28-29 May 2024. This lot is in Session Four, which will begin 29 May at 2 PM ET.

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