16th Feb, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
France, Silver Six Livres 1793, Paris Mint, obv. 'REGNE DE LA LOI' around winged figure inscribing 'CONSTITUTION' on a tablet mounted on a pedestal, cockerel behind, AD date 1793 in ex., rev. 'REPUBLIQUE FRANÇOISE L'AN II' around wreath of oak leaves enclosing 'SIX LIVRES' & 'A' (Paris mm), edge inscribed 'LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ' 29.42g, 0.917 silver; obv. scratches on winged figure & pedestal, rev. minor contact marks/hairlines otherwise lustrous prooflike, AEF.
Sold for £140
Estimated at £180 - £220
Dear Mr Tovan,
I can confirm that this is an original 1793 six livres.
Kind regards,
Oliver
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