Louis XVI
Uniface tin trial pattern – of the reverse of – Ecu de 6 Livres de Droz – 1791 – PCGS SP 55
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Louis XVI
AU+
Uniface tin trial pattern – of the reverse of – Ecu de 6 Livres de Droz – 1791 – PCGS SP 55
950€
Description:
Very nice trial pattern struck on a concave planchet. Uniface striking. Superb cabinet patina.
Period
Louis XVI
Type
Trial
Year
1791
Mint name
Not determined
Diameter
38,5 mm
Metal
Tin
Grading
PCGS SP 55
Rarity
Very rare
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Comments :
The only example and Highest grade PCGS SP 55.
Trial listed in the Mazard book, reference: Maz-68. Several renowned engravers such as Dupré, Duvivier, Droz, Andrieu, Gatteau and Vasselon presented their busts at the famous 1791 competition. Dupré won the competition. This type was not used for the “constitutional” ecus.