France, Napoleon I (1804-1814), Bronze essai 100 Francs 1807, Vassallo (Bronze, 17.18 gr, 33 mm) Bare bust facing right NAPOLEON EMPEREUR Rev. Crowned eagle EMPIRE FRANÇAIS. Plain edge. Gadoury 1119, Mazard 602b. PCGS SP63
Hieronymus Vassalo, medalist and engraver, was employed by the Genoese Mint from 1797, and became Chief-engraver in 1800. In 1808, the French Imperial Government transferred Vassalo to the Milanese mint.
From Baron Desnoyers collection, who was the engraver of King Charles X.
Lot 364
Starting price: 400€
France, Louis XVIII (1814-1815), 20 Francs 1815 R (Londres) (Gold, 6.34 gr, 21 mm) Uniformed bust right LOUIS XVIII ROI DE FRANCE Rev. Crowned arms within wreath PIECE DE 20 FRANCS. The edge is inscribed DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM. Gadoury 1027, Le Franc 518. Very Fine.
In 1815 the British Government counterfeited the French Gold 20 Francs coin. They were made to pay troops stationed in France during the Napoleonic Wars. The British counterfeits has an 'R' mint mark and unusual reverse legend. Popular for its historic relevance.
Lot 365
Starting price: 350€
France, Henri V (1820-1883), Silver essai 5 Francs 1831 (Brussels), Würden (Silver, 25.00 gr, 37 mm) Head left HENRI V ROI DE FRANCE Rev. Crowned shield within wreath. The edge is inscribed DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM *. Gadoury 651, Mazard 905. PCGS SP62
Scarce provisional coinage.
Lot 366
Starting price: 500€
France, Henri V (1820-1883), Silver essai 5 Francs 1871 (Brussels), Capel (Silver, 25.00 gr, 37 mm) Head left HENRI V ROI DE FRANCE Rev. Crowned shield within wreath. Reeded edge. Gadoury 653, Mazard 926. PCGS SP63
Sharply struck with deep lovely old cabinet tone showing a multitude of blues and purples highlighted with golden hues amongst the devices. Very attractive and sure to add depth to the new owner's collection.
Lot 367
Starting price: 1000€
France, Charles X (1824-1830), Lead essai 1 Franc 1825 A (Paris), Michaut (Tin, 23 mm) Head left CHARLES X ROI DE FRANCE Rev. Crowned arms divide denomination within wreath. Plain edge. Gadoury 450, Mazard (cf. 892). PCGS SP62
Extremely rare and presumed to be unique, from Michaut's family.
Lot 368
Starting price: 300€
France, Napoleon III (1852-1870), 50 Centimes 1860 BB (Strasbourg) (Silver, 2.50 gr, 18 mm) Head left NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR Rev. Denomination within wreath EMPIRE FRANÇAIS. Reeded edge. Gadoury 414, Le Franc 187. PCGS MS64
Lot 369
Starting price: 100€
France, Napoleon III (1852-1870), 5 Francs 1865 BB (Strasbourg) (Silver, 24.81 gr, 37 mm) Laureate head left NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR Rev. Imperial eagle EMPIRE FRANÇAIS. The edge is inscribed DIEU * PROTEGE * LA * FRANCE *****. Gadoury 739, Le Franc 331. PCGS Genuine (Surfaces Smoothed)
Lot 370
Starting price: 750€
France, Government of National Defense (1870-1871), 2 Francs 1870 K (Bordeaux) (Silver, 10.00 gr, 27 mm) Laureate head left RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE Rev. Denomination within wreath. Reeded edge. Gadoury 529, Le Franc 264. PCGS MS63
Variety with anchor.
Lot 371
Starting price: 300€
France, Government of National Defense (1870-1871), Siege of Paris 10 Centimes Ballon (12 Octobre 1870), Louis Blanc (Copper, 10.00 gr, 30 mm) Inscription around baloon PART PLce St-PIERRE A MONTMARTRE CONDUIT OAR LE CAPne FARCOT / LE LOUIS BLANC LE 12 8bre 1870 Rev. Three-line inscription REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE / BALLON DU SIÈGE DE PARIS. Plain edge. Flor. 795/798. PCGS MS64
Lot 372
Starting price: 200€
France, Government of National Defense (1870-1871), Siege of Paris 10 Centimes Ballon (18 Octobre 1870), Victor Hugo (Copper, 10.00 gr, 30 mm) Inscription around baloon PART DES TUILERIES EMPORTANT 200 Kos DE LETTRES ET DES PIGEONS / LE VICTOR HUGO LE 18 8bre 1870 Rev. Three-line inscription REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE / BALLON DU SIÈGE DE PARIS. Plain edge. Flor. 804. PCGS MS64
Lot 373
Starting price: 200€
France, Government of National Defense (1870-1871), Siege of Paris 10 Centimes Homing pigeon (15 December 1870) (Copper, 10.00 gr, 30 mm) Pigeon within legend ARRIVEE DES PIGEONS CORRESPONDANT PENDANT LE / SIÈGE DE PARIS 1870-1871 Rev. 7-line inscription LE 15 Xbre 1870 / ARRIVÉE DE 4 PIGEONS / AVEC DES DÉPÈCHES / D'ORLÉANS DE BLOIS / ET TOURS / AVEC UNE QUANTITÉE / DE DÉTAILS. Plain edge. Flor. 858. PCGS MS64
Pigeons where used for correspondence during the siege of Paris.
Lot 374
Starting price: 200€
France, Third Republic (1871-1940), 2 Centimes 1900 (Paris) (Bronze, 2.50 gr, 20 mm) Liberty head right REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE Rev. Denomination and date within wreath LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. Plain edge. Gadoury 107, Le Franc 100. PCGS MS63
Lot 375
Starting price: 100€
France, Third Republic (1871-1940), Medal alignment 1 Franc 1915 (Silver, 5.00 gr, 23 mm) Figure sowing seed REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE Rev. Leafy branch divides date and denomination LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. Reeded edge. Gadoury (cfr. 467), Le Franc (cfr. 217). PCGS Genuine (XF Details, Cleaned). Extremely rare, about 10 reported.
Lot 376
Starting price: 400€
France, Third Republic (1871-1940), Matte Silver essai 25 Centimes 1904, Patey (Silver, 7.00 gr, 25 mm) Laureate bust left RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE Rev. Oak leaves divide date and denomination, column with axe head on top at left. Plain edge. Gadoury 364, Mazard cfr. 2135c. PCGS SP66
Of the highest rarity, unreported.
Lot 377
Starting price: 500€
France, Third Republic (1871-1940), Nickel essai 25 Centimes 1913, Lindauer (Nickel, 5.00 gr, 24 mm) Monogram divided by center hole, liberty cap above, wreath surrounds RF Rev. Center hole and plant divide denomination LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. Plain edge. Gadoury 379, Mazard 2146 (R2). PCGS SP66
Lot 378
Starting price: 300€
France, Third Republic (1871-1940), Nickel essai 25 Centimes 1913, Lindauer (Nickel, 3.00 gr, 19 mm) Monogram divided by center hole, liberty cap above, wreath surrounds RF Rev. Center hole and plant divide denomination LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. Plain edge. Gadoury 379, Mazard 2146a (R2). PCGS SP67
Lot 379
Starting price: 200€
France, Third Republic (1871-1940), Mailechort essai 20 Centimes 1887 A (Paris), Merley (Mailechort, 5.00 gr, 24 mm) Laureate head right RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE Rev. Denomination surrounded by inscription LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. Plain edge. Gadoury 316, Mazard 2259. PCGS SP65
Lot 380
Starting price: 250€
France, Third Republic (1871-1940), Nickel essai 25 Centimes 1916, Lindauer (Nickel, 5.00 gr, 24 mm) Monogram divided by center hole, liberty cap above, wreath surrounds RF Rev. Center hole and plant divide denomination LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. Plain edge. Gadoury 379, Mazard cfr. 2447, EMF 77.10. PCGS SP67+
From Paul Delombre collection.
Lot 381
Starting price: 300€
France, Third Republic (1871-1940), Lead essai 5 Francs 1933 (Paris), Lavrillier (Lead, 15.09 gr, 31 mm) Laureate head left REPVBLIQUE FRANÇAISE Rev. Denomination above date within sectioned wreath RF. Plain edge. Gadoury 760, Mazard (cf. 2563). NGC AU55
Extremely rare and presumed to be unique.
Lot 382
Starting price: 200€
France, Third Republic (1871-1940), Nickel essai 5 Francs 1933 (Paris), Vezien (Nickel, 12.00 gr, 31 mm) Head with Phrygian cap left REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE Rev. Denomination within wheat. Plain edge. Gadoury 758, Mazard 2567. PCGS SP63+
Lot 383
Starting price: 250€
France, Third Republic (1871-1940), Copper-nickel essai 25 Centimes 1937, Lindauer (Copper-nickel, 5.00 gr, 24 mm) Monogram divided by center hole, liberty cap above, wreath surrounds RF Rev. Center hole and plant divide denomination LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. Plain edge. Gadoury 380, Mazard 2595. PCGS SP65
Lot 384
Starting price: 500€
France, Third Republic (1871-1940), Copper-nickel essai 25 Centimes 1938, Lindauer (Copper-nickel, 4.00 gr, 24 mm) Monogram divided by center hole, liberty cap above, wreath surrounds RF Rev. Center hole and plant divide denomination LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. Plain edge. Gadoury 381, Mazard 2596. PCGS SP66
Lot 385
Starting price: 250€
France, Third Republic (1871-1940), Nickel essai 25 Centimes 1939 (Paris), Lindauer (Nickel, 6.00 gr, 25 mm) Monogram divided by center hole, liberty cap above, wreath surrounds RF Rev. Center hole and plant divide denomination LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. Reeded edge. Gadoury 381, Mazard 2597. PCGS SP62. Of the highest rarity.
Lot 386
Starting price: 1000€
France, Third Republic (1871-1940), Zinc essai 10 Centimes 1939, Lindauer (Zinc, 2.50 gr, 21 mm) Monogram divided by center hole, liberty cap above, wreath surrounds RF Rev. Center hole and plant divide denomination LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. Plain edge. Gadoury 288, Mazard 2601d (R3), GEM 41.9 (3 Lobes). PCGS SP63. Of the highest rarity.
Lot 387
Starting price: 500€
France, Third Republic (1871-1940), Silver essai Module of 20 Francs 1929, Poincaré (Silver, 20.00 gr, 35 mm) Conjoined heads left G CLEMENCEAU R POINCARE A BRIAND Rev. La Semeuse with radiant sun on horizon SERVITEURS DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE / PAIX 1919-1929. The edge is inscribed MONNAIE DE PARIS ARGENT TITRE 0.800. Gadoury 851, Mazard 2622. PCGS SP64
Lot 388
Starting price: 150€
France, Fourth Republic (1947-1958), Copper-nickel essai 100 Francs 1950, Bazor (Copper-nickel, 8.72 gr, 27 mm) Head left, torch and shield REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE Rev. Denomination with grape bunch and grain sprig LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. Reeded edge. Gadoury 890, Mazard 2754. Uncirculated. Only 50 minted, very rare.
Lot 389
Starting price: 500€
France, Fourth Republic (1947-1958), Copper-nickel essai 100 Francs 1950, Cochet (Copper-nickel, 8.51 gr, 27 mm) Liberty bust with torch right REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE Rev. Denomination above date at left, grain sprigs at right LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. Reeded edge. Gadoury 891, Mazard 2755. Uncirculated. Only 50 minted, very rare.
Lot 390
Starting price: 500€
France, Fourth Republic (1947-1958), Copper-nickel essai 100 Francs 1951, Guiraud (Copper-nickel, 8.58 gr, 27 mm) Liberty bust right REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE Rev. Denomination below two ears of wheat and a twig LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. Reeded edge. Gadoury 894, Mazard 2757. Extremely Fine. Only 50 minted, very rare.
Lot 391
Starting price: 500€
France, Fourth Republic (1947-1958), Copper-nickel essai 100 Francs 1951, Guzman (Copper-nickel, 8.58 gr, 27 mm) Liberty head right REPVBLIQUE FRANÇAISE Rev. Denomination within wreath LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. Reeded edge. Gadoury 895, Mazard 2758. Uncirculated. Only 50 minted, very rare.
Lot 392
Starting price: 500€
France, Fourth Republic (1947-1958), Copper-nickel essai 100 Francs 1951, Guzman (Copper-nickel, 8.64 gr, 27 mm) Liberty head left REPVBLIQUE FRANÇAISE Rev. Denomination within wreath LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. Reeded edge. Gadoury 896, Mazard 2759. Uncirculated. Only 50 minted, very rare.
Lot 393
Starting price: 500€
France, Fourth Republic (1947-1958), Copper-nickel essai 100 Francs 1950, Vézien (Copper-nickel, 8.58 gr, 27 mm) Laureate head left REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE Rev. Denomination above wreath LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. Reeded edge. Gadoury 893, Mazard 2760. Extremely Fine. Only 50 minted, very rare.
Lot 394
Starting price: 500€
France, Fourth Republic (1947-1958), Module of 20 Francs 1955 (Paris), Visit of French President René Coty to the Paris Mint on 5 May 1955 (Gold, 8.55 gr, 23 mm) Laureate bust of Marianne facing, head right REPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE Rev. Antique monetary screw press LE 5 MAI 1955 / LE PRESIDENT COTY VISITE L'ADon DES MONNAIES. Plain edge. Gadoury 866, Mazard 2276. Extremely Fine, gold test on edge.
Lot 395
Starting price: 250€
France, Fifth Republic (1959-), Cancelled Proof 2 Francs (1991-1993) that has been cut by the Monnaie de Paris (Nickel, 5.31 gr, 27 mm) The Seed Sower REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE Rev. Denomination on branches, date below LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. Reeded edge. Gadoury 547, Le Franc 272. Uncirculated.