France
Republic gold 100 Francs 1894-A AU Details (Obverse Punch Damage) NGC, Paris mint, KM832, Fr-590, Gad-1137. A series highly collected for its stunning appeal and elegance, the Genius 100 Francs provide numerous dates which are common and easily acquired in high grade. There are a few extremely low mintages, however, which do present some problems in the completion of any date set. This piece is one of those such dates, and is the rarest non-proof-only strike at a scant 143 specimens. Though it does have the noted light punch mark on the obverse to right of Dupré's signature, the surfaces overall still possess much of their original luster and a light tone. An exceptional opportunity for a collector looking to complete this challenging series or begin with the most difficult at a reduced rate.
Estimate: 15000-20000 USD