FRANCE, Premier République. Directoire. 1795-1799. AR Medal (46x56mm, 67.54 g, 12h). 4th Session of the Conseil des Cinq-Cents. By Gatteaux. Dated L’An VII (AD 1799), though a late 19th century restrike.Electronic Auction 497 World Medals, Silver Sold For $ 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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FRANCE, Premier République. Directoire. 1795-1799. AR Medal (46x56mm, 67.54 g, 12h). 4th Session of the Conseil des Cinq-Cents. By Gatteaux. Dated L’An VII (AD 1799), though a late 19th century restrike. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE, facing fasces surmounted by pileus; cornucopias flanking; in exergue, REPRÉSENTANT/ DU PEUPLE/ L’AN VII / CONSEIL DES ANCIENS, tablet inscribed CONSTITUTION/ DE L’AN TROIS set on level; all within ouroboros (serpent devouring its own tail). Edge: cornucopia and ARGENT. Hennin 885 (for original). Toned, some marks and edge bruises. EF. |