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August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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FRANCE. Death of Louis XVI Gold Medal, 1793. NGC AU Details--Mount Removed, Bent.
Julius-258. Weight: 34.7 gms. By Baldenbach. Obverse: Bust of Louis XVI right, legend around; Reverse: Grieving Gaul seated left leaning on shield and urn, altar left with four-line inscription, legend around, three-line legend in exergue. Medals commemorating the death of Louis XVI occasionally make an appearance on the market struck in silver, but the gold versions show up far less frequent and should be considered EXTREMELY RARE and desirable. The intricate devices are bold and well formed with signs of handling consistent for the grade with even wear on the high points. Upon close inspection evidence of a mount removal is noticed at 12 on the obverse, but is somewhat obscured by the NGC holder. Also, noticed is a slight waviness in the upper left quadrant of the obverse accounting for the "Bent" designation. Despite its short comings a presentable example of this sparsely offered medal that should excite many advanced collectors of the series.
Estimate: $2000 - $3000
Julius-258. Weight: 34.7 gms. By Baldenbach. Obverse: Bust of Louis XVI right, legend around; Reverse: Grieving Gaul seated left leaning on shield and urn, altar left with four-line inscription, legend around, three-line legend in exergue. Medals commemorating the death of Louis XVI occasionally make an appearance on the market struck in silver, but the gold versions show up far less frequent and should be considered EXTREMELY RARE and desirable. The intricate devices are bold and well formed with signs of handling consistent for the grade with even wear on the high points. Upon close inspection evidence of a mount removal is noticed at 12 on the obverse, but is somewhat obscured by the NGC holder. Also, noticed is a slight waviness in the upper left quadrant of the obverse accounting for the "Bent" designation. Despite its short comings a presentable example of this sparsely offered medal that should excite many advanced collectors of the series.
Estimate: $2000 - $3000