MDC Monnaies de Collection
1518
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FRANCE - FRANCE
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1518
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FRANCE - FRANCE
See original version (French)
Estimate €300
Voluntary lot
Description
FRANCE - FRANCE
First Empire / Napoleon I (1804–1814). Bronze trial coin in the 100-franc denomination, 1807, by Vassallo, Special Strike (SP), 1807, Genoa.
Obverse: NAPOLEON EMPEREUR. Nude bust, three-quarter view facing right; signature H. VAS. F and below (date).
Reverse: EMPIRE FRANCAIS. Crowned eagle with outstretched wings to the left, perched on a thunderbolt, head to the right; below, 100 FRANCS.
G.1118 – Maz.601b – VG.647 v. – Théret/Taillard 1090.a.4; Bronze – 13.8 g – 31.5 mm – 12 h
Top Pop (7): this is the finest graded specimen (Maz-602b)!
PCGS SP64BN (58336815).
Special strike (SP). Die without a cedilla in ‘FRANCAIS’. Medal-style strike with a smooth edge. Struck with slightly rusted dies; the reverse die is starting to crack. Shiny brown patina. Superb in mint condition.
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