FRANCE, Revolution of 1848. “Kingdom of New Aquitaine”. CU Medal – 1 Gascon (40mm, 28.70 g, 12h). ‘Bordeaux’ mint; différent: carrot. Struck by B. Forgeals. Dated 1848 K. EF.

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Lot: 948.
Closing Date: Jul 2 2025 10:00 ET

World Medals, Copper

Estimate: $ 100

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FRANCE, Revolution of 1848. “Kingdom of New Aquitaine”. CU Medal – 1 Gascon (40mm, 28.70 g, 12h). ‘Bordeaux’ mint; différent: carrot. Struck by B. Forgeals. Dated 1848 K. NOUVEAU ROYAUME D AQUITAINE, crowned coat-of-arms over three monograms with key, liberty cap and lis at respective centers; confronted lions rampant flanking lower monogram / SOUS A DYNASTIE DES SANDIS, at center, 1/ GASCON; in square around, CETTE MONNAIE AURA COURS FORCÉ DANS L'EX-FRANCE POUR 10 CENTIMES; four lions rampant in margins; below, (carrot) 1848 K. Collignon, 2e Republique 1042; KM (X) 1b. Brown surfaces, some spotting. EF.

From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Superior (31 May 1980), lot 2950.


Closing Date and Time: 2 July 2025 at 15:15:40 ET.

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