Moneta
Registered: August 2005
Location: Arizona USA
Posts: 2,365
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A gorgeous example of Mazard 150, Reynaud 4E. In hand a far better coin than this photo shows. The surfaces are proof-like but I have to trust NGC that this is an MS64 BN. NGC MS 64 (proof-like) ESSAI - except Edge: LA. CONFIANCE. AUGMENTE. LA. VALEUR. Ooooo; Mazard# 150; Reynaud 4E, Essai sur flan bruni; Rev. QUI SE VEND (copper gilded in bronze by M. Boulton). Only specialized references mention this coin specifically, note edge lettering.
Commonly described as made of bronze, I'm sure I've never heard of Matthew Boulton working in bronze. Assuredly, this is a copper coin that was 'bronzed' (gilded) by Boulton.
Obverse Lettering: VIVRE LIBRES OU MOURIR, Pacte fédératif, 14 JUILLET.
1790 [Engraver: Augustin Dupré]
Reverse Lettering: REVOLUTION FRANCAISE, MEDAILLE QUI SE VEND, CINQ-SOLS, A PARIS CHEZ MONNERON, (PATENTE) 1792
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