MDC Monnaies de Collection
1502
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FRANCE - FRANCE
See original version (French)
1502
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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, 2nd type, by Tiolier, Special Strike (SP) 1801, Paris.
Obverse: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. / FLOREAL. AN 9. A radiant cockerel perched on a branch, within an ouroboros.
Rev. ALEXANDER I, EMPEROR OF RUSSIA. In the field: PEACE / AND FRIENDSHIP / BETWEEN / FRANCE / AND / RUSSIA. / MAY 1801. and below, the signature TIOLIER. F.
Maz.591a - G.492; Copper - 9.84 g - 28.7 mm - 12 h
PCGS SP63BN (58336850).
Special strike (SP). Scalloped edge. This is Tiolier’s second die featuring the ouroboros. In its struck condition, still retaining some red. Almost proof.
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