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NYINC Signature Sale 3051 8-9 January 2017
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Republic silver Essai 5 Francs 1848 UNC Details (Surface Hairlines) NGC, KM-Unl., Maz-Unl (mule of 1281/1276). A hefty silver pattern issue, featuring Liberty in lion headdress on the obverse and standard wreath and denomination reverse. Once wiped, but not in an overly abrasive manner, with light golden tone now settled over portions of the surfaces. Very rare as a striking in silver.
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD
Republic silver Essai 5 Francs 1848 UNC Details (Surface Hairlines) NGC, KM-Unl., Maz-Unl (mule of 1281/1276). A hefty silver pattern issue, featuring Liberty in lion headdress on the obverse and standard wreath and denomination reverse. Once wiped, but not in an overly abrasive manner, with light golden tone now settled over portions of the surfaces. Very rare as a striking in silver.
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD