LOT 4474
France. Napoleon I AV 20 Francs. Dated 1812. Paris mint. Pierre-Joseph Tiolier, General coin engraver. Charles-Pierre de l'Espine, Mint Master. Jean-Pierre Droz, engraver.
NAPOLEON EMPEREUR, laureate head of Napoleon I to left; DROZ F in small lettering on truncation; mark below / EMPIRE FRANÇAIS •, value within wreath; date between mintmarks below. Edge inscription: * DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE. Franc 516.22; KM 695.1. Near Very Fine.(6.36gr, 21mm, 6h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK coin market.
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 4474
France. Napoleon I AV 20 Francs.
Estimate £400 - 500€460 - 580 (for guidance only)$540 - 680 (for guidance only)
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Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС, bare head to left / Crowned, double-headed Russian eagle; 5 РУБЛЕЙ 1899 Г below. Edge inscription: mintmaster's initials. Yeoman 62; Fr 180. 4.25gr, 18mm, 12h.
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