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1323 - FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). 5 centimes, 2nd …
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FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). 5 centimes, 2nd type Nation Française, counter money of Jean Gache in Lyon 1873, Lyon. GEM.249.2; Zinc - 4.78 g - 25 mm - 12 h Small spots of oxidation. Superb. The counter-coin would consist of a token, either of copper or of any other metal; gold, silver and copper would each be represented by a different colour. These tokens would have no monetary value, but on one side they would say: French Nation, COUNTER-MONEY. On the other side would also be the State hallmark, which alone would guarantee this value. Around the circle would appear: LA LOI PUNIT LE CONTREFACTEUR (THE LAW PUNISHES THE COUNTERFEITOR), plus the value of the token: 5 c. 10 c. or 1 fr. Similarly for banknotes: counter-notes would be made, also bearing the State stamp. The notes would be stamped with the words: COUNTER-NOTES. The purpose of the tokens in question would be to control the continuous and reciprocal transactions that take place between citizens.
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About the sale Selection of coins and medals and the Pierre-René Bauquis collection: Algeria (part 2)
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Auction time 07/04/2026 at 9:00 AM
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