Lot 899
FRANCE, Third Republic. 1870-1940. AR Essai de 5 Francs (38mm, 26.22 g, 6h). Struck 1870s. NGC MS 63.
Sold
$1,300
Est.
$750
Starting Bid: $450
Live Auction
Triton XXVIII
Live bidding began Jan 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST
Description
FRANCE, Third Republic. 1870-1940. AR Essai de 5 Francs (38mm, 26.22 g, 6h). Struck 1870s. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE, bust of Léon Gambetta facing slightly left; below, triangle, clasped hands, and rooster / LES FRANÇAIS UNIS SONT INATTAQUABLES, winged genius of France standing right, inscribing tablet set on column; 5 F flanking; all within wreath of oak and laurel; rooster below. Mazzard 2337; KM –. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6924486-011, graded MS 63. Click here for a video presentation on this collection.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection.


The final winners of all Triton XXVIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2025.

Triton XXVIII – Session Four – Lot 830–1154 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 15 January 2025 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.


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