Details
LOT 2905
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. Good extremely fine; with lustre.(25.02 grams.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired Spink USA.
Property of a Kent gentleman.
Literature
KM# 820.1.
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