MDC Monnaies de Collection
1501
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FRANCE - FRANCE
See original version (French)
1501
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FRANCE - FRANCE
See original version (French)
Estimate €300
Voluntary lot
Description
FRANCE - FRANCE
Consulate (1799–1804). Commemorative coin celebrating the friendship between France and Russia, 2-franc denomination, by Tiolier, 1801, Paris.
Obverse: FRENCH REPUBLIC. / FLOREAL. YEAR 9. A radiant cockerel perched on an hourglass, within a wreath formed of two branches.
Reverse: ALEXANDER I, EMPEROR OF RUSSIA. In the field: PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN FRANCE AND RUSSIA MAY 1801. and below, the signature TIOLIER. F.
Maz.589a – Bitkin cf.2 p.1022 – G.493; Copper – 29 mm – 12 h
NGC MS 64 BN (2755755-001).
The original red colour remains faintly visible beneath a delicate brown patina. Superb in mint condition.
See original version (French)
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