Stack’s Bowers to Offer Potentially Unique Napoleonic 40 Francs Proof From Margolis Collection
By Jeremy Bostwick – Senior Numismatist and Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers ……
The January 2025 New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC) Auction of ancient and world coins from Stack’s Bowers Galleries will feature the third installment of the Richard Margolis Collection (part II of his extensive array of French material). Numerous once-in-a-lifetime treasures will be crossing the auction block, many of which have been off the market for decades.
One such item is a tremendously elusive (and potentially unique) gold 40 Francs in Proof from 1809. Bearing the left-facing laureate head of Napoleon, it offers stunning eye appeal and flair, with immense brilliance in the fields and frostiness on the sharply struck devices. The only proof striking of the type seen across both major grading services, this Gem NGC PROOF-65 specimen also hails from prestigious prior collections, having been owned previously by Mortimer Hammel and Virgil M. Brand. Visit here to view all lots in the Richard Margolis Collection Part III and watch as these stunning specimens cross the auction block this month.
To view our upcoming auction schedule and future offerings, please visit StacksBowers.com where you may register and participate in this and other forthcoming sales.
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Besides the 40 Francs gold coin in Proof above, Stack’s Bowers is always seeking coins, medals, and paper money for our future auctions, and are currently accepting consignments for our spring 2025 Hong Kong and August 2025 Global Showcase auctions. Additionally, we are accepting consignments for our Collectors Choice Online (CCO) auctions, the next of which will be in February. If you would like to learn more about consigning, whether a single item or an entire collection, please contact one of our consignment directors today and we will assist you in achieving the best possible return on your material.
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