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Long Beach Signature Sale 3042 17-18 Sep 2015
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Piedmont Republic. Subalpine Republic gold 20 Francs L'AN (1801) AU55 NGC, KM-C5. Struck to commemorate Napoleon's victory at the battle of Marengo, this delightful offering features the well-styled bust of a helmeted figure. Overall, the lustrous, jasmine-colored surfaces assert only minimal handling marks and the design elements bear light wear across the higher points. A popular one-year issue with a mintage of just 1,492 pieces, and a model example of the type.
Estimate: 1250-1750 USD
Piedmont Republic. Subalpine Republic gold 20 Francs L'AN (1801) AU55 NGC, KM-C5. Struck to commemorate Napoleon's victory at the battle of Marengo, this delightful offering features the well-styled bust of a helmeted figure. Overall, the lustrous, jasmine-colored surfaces assert only minimal handling marks and the design elements bear light wear across the higher points. A popular one-year issue with a mintage of just 1,492 pieces, and a model example of the type.
Estimate: 1250-1750 USD