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FRANCE - FRANCE
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1494
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FRANCE - FRANCE
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Estimate €1,000
Voluntary lot
Description
FRANCE - FRANCE
Consulate (1799–1804). Trial strike in solid bronze, with a face value of 5 francs, by Gatteaux, Special Strike (SP) Year 10 (1801–1802), Paris.
Obverse. In the field: PRESENTED / TO THE ADMINISTRATION / OF THE MINT / BY Mr GATTEAUX / MECHANICAL STRIKER / OF THE ADMINISTRATION / YEAR TEN.
Reverse. In the field: COIN / MINTED: IN A SOLID RING / BY A NEW / PROCESS.
G.578a - Maz.610a - VG.972; Bronze - 22.26 g - 36.2 mm - 6 h
PCGS SP50 (58336849).
Special Strike (SP). Engraved edge: NATIONAL GUARANTEE. Die variety with the reeded edges ornamented with foliage. Minor knocks on the borders and in the field. With a dark patina. Very Good.
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