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1792 FRENCH REVOLUTION MEDAL
France 2 Sol Monneron Frères Token - PCGS SP63BN - Richard August Collection
Up for sale is a magnificent, museum-quality piece of French Revolutionary history. This 1792 France 2 Sols "Médaille de Confiance" was issued by the Monneron Brothers to combat extreme coin shortages during the height of the French Revolution. Struck at Matthew Boulton’s legendary Soho Mint in Birmingham, England, using James Watt's revolutionary steam-powered presses, this specimen displays an incredible level of detail and manufacturing quality far superior to domestic French coinage of the era.Item Specifics:Year: 1792 (L'An IV / Year 4 of Liberty)
Denomination: 2 Sols (Sou)
Composition: Bronze / CopperCatalog
Reference: Maz-157Grading
Service: PCGS
Grade: SP63BN (Specimen 63 Brown)
Certification Number: 51877518
Provenance / Pedigree: Ex. Richard August Collection
Design Details:
Obverse: Features Augustin Dupré’s iconic allegorical figure of seated Liberty holding a pike topped with a Phrygian cap. Her arm rests on a tablet inscribed with DROITS DE L'HOMME (Declaration of the Rights of Man). Legend reads: LIBERTE SOUS LA LOI.
Reverse: Detailed text outlining its redeemable status as emergency currency ("Médaille de confiance de deux sols à échanger contre des assignats...").
Why This Piece is Special:
The "SP" Grade: Designated as a Specimen (SP) strike by PCGS rather than a standard business strike (MS), indicating it was struck with exceptional care from specially prepared dies and planchets.
The Richard August Pedigree: This exact coin stems from the world-class, 60-year collection of Richard "Dick" August, curated by Stack's Bowers Galleries.
Coins with this elite provenance carry a verified history of quality and numismatic importance.
Excellent Eye Appeal: A beautiful, evenly toned brown specimen with sharp, crisp industrial details, perfect devices, and pristine surfaces for the assigned grade.
