q for 1793 french coin experts

coachbedford

Hello

I have a brass coin with a design (at least on one side) that is similar to the phygarian cap over quiver design on 1793 French sol coins of the Seige of Mainz (Mayence). But mine is just slightly different. Below the cap and quiver, there is no date. Encircling the cap and quiver holder is a wreath and around that is "Republique Francais". So...just that for a legend and no date or denomination.

Additional info: it's brass, a little bigger than a U.S quarter and has a rope-design (as opposed to denticled) border.

The reverse is completely blank.

I still cannot make a positive ID on what this coin is.... maybe some far flung European province that the French battled with around 1793? And it's definitely not a coin of France proper (I checked). It's not Haiti either. Anybody know what this could be? Much thanks!

HoledandCreative

You need to put up a couple of pictures. Doubtful it is a coin, probably just a token or medallette commemorating something.

coachbedford

Well I am wondering if it's a jetton.... or better yet, a one-of-a kind pattern! Mine looks just like the piece pictured in this link.....only mine has no date or "L'AN 2" below the liberty cap and quiver holder. Just "Republique Francais " around the sides.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRANCE-SIEGE-OF-MAINZ-Siege-de-Mayence-5-SOLS-1793-UNC-SUPERB-CONDITION-/250916503567?pt=US_World_Coins&hash=item3a6bca000f

coachbedford

I consulted my guidebook on French jettons-- doesnt look like there were many (I only found 2 out of HUNDREDS of plates I saw) that even remotely had a French Republic theme, and certainly none with my design. So at this point, it still seems to be a coin, not a jetton. So, still unidentified.