Lot 1058
FRANCE, Revolution of 1848. “Kingdom of New Aquitaine”. CU Medal – 1 Gascon (40mm, 35.63 g, 12h). ‘Bordeaux’ mint; différent: carrot. Struck by B. Forgeals. Dated 1848 K. UNC.
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$110
Est.
$100
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FRANCE, Revolution of 1848. “Kingdom of New Aquitaine”. CU Medal – 1 Gascon (40mm, 35.63 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. Red-brown surfaces. UNC.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection. Reportedly ex Virgil M. Brand Collection.

A satircal piece lampooning the reactionary tendencies of the Bourdelais.

Closing Date and Time: 2 April 2025 at 15:52:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.