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Villefranche Enchères Riviera
56
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* [CONSULATE 1799–1804]
See original version (French)
56
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* [CONSULATE 1799–1804]
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
* [CONSULATE 1799–1804]
Obverse: French Republic, Floréal, Year 9, with a radiant cockerel on an hourglass and two laurel branches.
On the reverse: Alexander I, Emperor of Russia – Peace and Friendship between France and Russia, May 1801. Pierre-Joseph TIOLIER.
Oblique striated edge.
Bronze trial coin, 2 Francs denomination.
Weight: 10.50 g
Diameter: 28 mm
This trial coin was struck in May 1801 to commemorate the Franco-Russian peace officially established in October 1801 between the new Emperor of Russia, Alexander I, who had just succeeded Paul I, who was assassinated in March 1801. Unlike his predecessor, Alexander I was in favour of peace with France when he came to power.
See original version (French)
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