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FRANCE – 5 Francs, Third Republic, ‘HERCULE’ type, with the …
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349
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FRANCE – 5 Francs, Third Republic, ‘HERCULE’ type, with the …
See original version (French)
Estimate €20
Voluntary lot
Description
FRANCE – 5 Francs, Third Republic, ‘HERCULE’ type, with the shield at the edge.
G 745 a – 1876 A – COUNTERFEIT COIN made of LEAD, intended to deceive traders.
Note: in those days before electricity, when people relied on candlelight, this counterfeit must have been a real nightmare for shopkeepers of the time. - 18.28 grams.
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About the sale
SALE OF COINS, BANKNOTES, MEDALS, CIVILIAN AND MILITARY HEADGEAR, INSIGNIA AND DECORATIONS – lots 300 to 598 Followed by OLD PAPERS, PHOTOGRAPHS, POSTCARDS, DOCUMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS – Lots 599 to 862
Auction location
Auction time
10/20/2026 at 2:00 PM
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