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August 2015 ANA Auction - Session A 12 August 2015
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FRANCE. Six Piece Essai Set, 1929.
Gad-161.3, 166.3, 169.3, 282.4, 283.4 & 288.7; Maz-2531a, 2540a, 2541a, 2544a, 2549a & 2552a. 6 pieces in set. Includes: 10 and 100 Franc essais struck in aluminum-bronze based on design proposals by Morlon, L. Bazor, and P. Turin. A well matched set having been together in their original case until recently. All (6) pieces are lightly toned, highly lustrous, and without any spots or other distractions. Includes original case of issue. The coins exhibit some of the best numismatic artistry produced anywhere in the world from that period. Assigned grades are as follows, Mazard: 2531a, SP-66; 2540a, SP-66; 2541a, SP-66; 2544a, SP-65; 2549a, SP-66; 2552a, SP-65. The chance of finding a nicer matched set is almost nil. PCGS SP-65 & SP-66.
Estimate: $1200.00- $1500.00
Gad-161.3, 166.3, 169.3, 282.4, 283.4 & 288.7; Maz-2531a, 2540a, 2541a, 2544a, 2549a & 2552a. 6 pieces in set. Includes: 10 and 100 Franc essais struck in aluminum-bronze based on design proposals by Morlon, L. Bazor, and P. Turin. A well matched set having been together in their original case until recently. All (6) pieces are lightly toned, highly lustrous, and without any spots or other distractions. Includes original case of issue. The coins exhibit some of the best numismatic artistry produced anywhere in the world from that period. Assigned grades are as follows, Mazard: 2531a, SP-66; 2540a, SP-66; 2541a, SP-66; 2544a, SP-65; 2549a, SP-66; 2552a, SP-65. The chance of finding a nicer matched set is almost nil. PCGS SP-65 & SP-66.
Estimate: $1200.00- $1500.00