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LOT 2905

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20


World Coins - France - 1873 A - 5 Francs Dated 1873 A.D.

Paris mint. Obv: Hercules standing flanked by robed female figures with LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE legend. Rev: 5 / FRANCS in two lines above date within wreath; 'A' mintmark flanked by 'bee' and 'anchor' below. Edge: raised DIEU PROT EGE LA FRANCE inscription. 25.02 grams.

Good extremely fine; with lustre. [No Reserve]

PROVENANCE:
Acquired Spink USA.
Property of a Kent gentleman.

LITERATURE:
KM# 820.1.

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