France
Republic Cast "National Convention" Medal L'An I (1792) MS63 PCGS, Maz-318, VG-338. By A. Galle. A scarce "test" medal produced for the National Convention by the artists assembled at Lyon. The iconic obverse, cast in bell metal, depicts Liberty with a Phrygian cap and pole and was inspired by the Libertas Americana series struct just 9 years prior. A commendable, choice example with nary an issue, and only two certified finer.
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Estimate: 2000-3000 USD