Lot 552
France. Gold 24 Livres, 1793-A (Paris). Fr-478; Gadoury-62. 7.62 grams. First Republic, Convention, 1792-1795. Winged genius (angel) right, inscribing "Constitution" on tablet supported on altar, fasces and Liberty Cap at left, rooster at right; REGNE DE LA LOI. Reverse: Value and mintmark within oak wreath; around, REPUBLIQUE FRANÇOISE, L'AN II. Year 2 of the Revolution, during the so-called reign of the law. Less than the usual softness to obverse strike; reverse very bold. Minimal marks and "haymarking." Fields with fine satiny luster. A much better example than typically encountered. Very rare. NGC graded MS-64.
Here is the first example of the angel writing upon a tablet, a theme which would become common on French gold coins. Yet this one-year type with the denomination of 24 Livres is anything but common. The Livre denomination would soon give way to the Franc. A classic of the French Revolution.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000.
Illustrated in Money of The World, coin 121.
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