MDC Monnaies de Collection
1740
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FRANCE - FRANCE
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1740
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FRANCE - FRANCE
See original version (French)
Estimate €400
Voluntary lot
Description
FRANCE - FRANCE
First Empire / Napoleon I (1804–1814). Half-franc, Revolutionary Calendar Year 14 (1805), U, Turin.
Obverse: NAPOLEON EMPEREUR. Bare head facing right, with the cursive signature ‘Tiolier’ below.
Rev. RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. Within a wreath formed of two branches: DEMI FRANC, with (variant) AN (date) and (mint) below.
G.395 - F.174; Silver - 18 mm - 6 h
This is the second-highest grade! From the Richard Margolis collection and a purchase from a Maison Platt fixed-price catalogue, May 1978, no. 133.
PCGS VG10 (54843902).
Only 9,592 copies struck! A fine scratch in front of the bust; otherwise, even wear with a grey patina. Very Good.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, buyers from within the EU must pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, the successful bidder from within the EU must also pay 5.5% VAT on this lot.
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