Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction - Online 23-25 Aug 2021
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FRANCE. Jules-Clément Chaplain. Silver Medal. Savings Bank of Paris, 1866. Paris Mint.
57mm; 91.80 gms. Embossed and awarded to Baron Hottinguer. Obverse: Female personification of Banking seated right on throne; to right, man and woman presenting her with funds; Reverse: Beehive set upon decorated base embossed "Bon HOTTINGUER / DIRECTEUR 1866;" olive tree and rising sun in background. Edge: [cornucopia] ARGENT located at 6h. Very pleasantly toned and engaging, this specimen features a light matte nature and a somewhat deeper tone near the peripheries and around the devices. Includes original case of issue.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $100 - $200
57mm; 91.80 gms. Embossed and awarded to Baron Hottinguer. Obverse: Female personification of Banking seated right on throne; to right, man and woman presenting her with funds; Reverse: Beehive set upon decorated base embossed "Bon HOTTINGUER / DIRECTEUR 1866;" olive tree and rising sun in background. Edge: [cornucopia] ARGENT located at 6h. Very pleasantly toned and engaging, this specimen features a light matte nature and a somewhat deeper tone near the peripheries and around the devices. Includes original case of issue.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $100 - $200