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Republic gold Specimen "National Exhibition" Medal 1849 SP63 PCGS, 57mm. 139gm. By A. Bovy. Struck for the National Agricultural and Manufacturing Exhibition, dated 1848; not awarded, thus the reverse has been left blank and unengraved. The first thought one has when viewing this impressive and large-sized gold medal is that it has been conservatively graded--its devices are perfectly rendered, perhaps a light break to the matte frost they bear in places, yet clearly without any sort of significant handling. The fields are highly die-polished reducing their brilliance somewhat, yet their reflectivity clearly contrasts with the frosted devices creating a pleasing contrast. In every regard a piece which inspires awe in the viewer, and an essential addition to an advanced collection of French gold prize medals. Accompanied by its original green leather case of issue.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 10000-11000 USD
Republic gold Specimen "National Exhibition" Medal 1849 SP63 PCGS, 57mm. 139gm. By A. Bovy. Struck for the National Agricultural and Manufacturing Exhibition, dated 1848; not awarded, thus the reverse has been left blank and unengraved. The first thought one has when viewing this impressive and large-sized gold medal is that it has been conservatively graded--its devices are perfectly rendered, perhaps a light break to the matte frost they bear in places, yet clearly without any sort of significant handling. The fields are highly die-polished reducing their brilliance somewhat, yet their reflectivity clearly contrasts with the frosted devices creating a pleasing contrast. In every regard a piece which inspires awe in the viewer, and an essential addition to an advanced collection of French gold prize medals. Accompanied by its original green leather case of issue.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/france/france-republic-gold-specimen-national-exhibition-medal-1849-sp63-pcgs-/a/3075-32158.s?type=CoinArchives3075
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 10000-11000 USD