Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2019 NYINC Auction 11-12 Jan 2019
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FRANCE. Essai 5 Franc, 1874. Brussels Mint. PCGS SP-62 Gold Shield.
Maz-2340 var. By Wurden. A popular private-issue satirical type, struck bearing the portrait of Patrice de MacMahon who was the Chief of State of the Third Republic (1873-1875) with the whimsical addition of Napoleon's signature below the bust where the engraver's name is often placed. The reverse features Papal-style arms, undoubtedly the result of MacMahon's staunch observance of Catholicism. Struck in a number of metals, this example appears to be in brass, with the addition of warm orange and blue tone in the fields. Seemingly very high end for the assigned grade as well with no marks or noteworthy handling to speak of.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2000.00
Maz-2340 var. By Wurden. A popular private-issue satirical type, struck bearing the portrait of Patrice de MacMahon who was the Chief of State of the Third Republic (1873-1875) with the whimsical addition of Napoleon's signature below the bust where the engraver's name is often placed. The reverse features Papal-style arms, undoubtedly the result of MacMahon's staunch observance of Catholicism. Struck in a number of metals, this example appears to be in brass, with the addition of warm orange and blue tone in the fields. Seemingly very high end for the assigned grade as well with no marks or noteworthy handling to speak of.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2000.00