FRANCE, Second Empire. Napoléon III. 1852-1870. Proof AR Essai de 1 Franc (22mm, 5.00 g, 6h). Paris mint; différent: anchor. Dated 1860. NGC PF 63.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 763.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

World, Silver

Estimate: $ 3 000

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FRANCE, Second Empire. Napoléon III. 1852-1870. Proof AR Essai de 1 Franc (22mm, 5.00 g, 6h). Paris mint; différent: anchor. Dated 1860. NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR (anchor), laureate head left / EMPIRE FRANÇAIS, crowned, mantled, and collared coat-of-arms over crossed scepters; 1 F flanking; (anchor) 1860 below. Edge: plain. Mazard 1668 var. (edge); KM PnA93. Deep iridescent toning. In NGC encapsulation 6909359-007, graded PF 63.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection.


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