Lot 1159: France. 1792-1795(?). Æ medal.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 26 (Auction 334)

Description

France. 1792-1795(?). Æ medal. Head of Liberty left, pole with liberty cap over shoulder / LIBERTE, srrrounded by oak wreath; above, star. Brown patina. Uncirculated. Proof(?).

The obverse head of Liberty is derived from the head use on the famous LIBERTAS AMERICANA medal engraved by A. Dupre in 1781. This type was popular for a variety of medals of the revolutionary National Convention of the First Republic.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 1159
Listing #: 205069
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 7:49:30 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Sold Winning Bid: $90
2 Bid(s)

Description

France. 1792-1795(?). Æ medal. Head of Liberty left, pole with liberty cap over shoulder / LIBERTE, srrrounded by oak wreath; above, star. Brown patina. Uncirculated. Proof(?).

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 1159
Listing #: 205069
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 7:49:30 PM CT
Estimate: $100