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1883
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FRANCE - FRANCE
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1883
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FRANCE - FRANCE
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Estimate €1,000
Voluntary lot
Description
FRANCE - FRANCE
Second Empire / Napoleon III (1852–1870). 50 centimes bareheaded, ‘big head’ design, 1853, A, Paris.
Obverse (variant) NAPOLEON III – EMPEROR (variant). Large bare head facing left, with ‘BARRE’ below.
Rev. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS. Within a closed wreath of two branches: 50 CENT. and (date); in the exergue (mint mark).
G.413 - F.186; Silver - 2.49 g - 18 mm - 6 h
This is the second-highest grade (2)!
NGC MS 62 (8769661-011).
With a large head and a smooth edge, with a proof-like finish (PROOFLIKE). Minimal marks and signs of handling on the fields. Rare. Superb in proof condition.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law from 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, successful bidders from within the EU must also pay 5.5% VAT on this lot.
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