FRANCE, Second Empire. Napoléon III. 1852-1870. Altered AR Franc (26mm, 4.68 g, 12h). Napoléon’s Humiliation at Sedan. Made circa 1870. Fine.

Electronic Auction 559
Lot: 831. Estimated: $ 75

World Medals, Silver

Sold For $ 60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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FRANCE, Second Empire. Napoléon III. 1852-1870. Altered AR Franc (26mm, 4.68 g, 12h). Napoléon’s Humiliation at Sedan. Made circa 1870. 1867 A Franc countermarked SEDAN across Napoléon’s neck. Collignon, Guerre p. 56 note. Toned. Fine.

Ex J. Eric Engstrom Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 503, 3 November 2021), lot 648.


Closing Date and Time: 3 April 2024 at 14:36:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.