MDC Monnaies de Collection
1565
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FRANCE - FRANCE
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1565
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FRANCE - FRANCE
See original version (French)
Estimate €150
Voluntary lot
Description
FRANCE - FRANCE
Provisional Government of 1814 (1 April to 2 May 1814). 2-franc coin, depicting Frederick William III of Prussia’s visit to the Paris Mint, designed by Tiolier, Special Strike (SP) 1814, Paris.
Obverse: FREDERIC GUILLAUME III. KING OF PRUSSIA. Centre: ANGEL OF PEACE; below: PARIS and Tiolier’s cursive signature.
Reverse: GALLIA REDDITA EUROPAE. / APRILE 1814. Three fleurs-de-lis within a globe.
G.509c - Maz.772b - VG.2360 - Théret/Taillard 2703.5; Bronze - 7.39 g - 27 mm - 12 h
Top Pop: this is the finest graded specimen!
PCGS SP63BN (58336923).
Special Strike (SP) with a smooth edge. With a beautiful, uniform patina. Superb in Proof condition.
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