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NYINC Signature Sale 3053 17-18 January 2017
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Leopold I Specimen 2 Francs 1856 SP64 PCGS, Dup-580. By Jouvenel (obv.). Edge: Reeded. Seated figure of Belgica with scepter in one hand and raised laurel branch in the other, facing left, crowns Leopold depicted as a bust on a pedestal inscribed with "L". Date in Roman numerals below / Inscription on six lines within ring of stars and narrow beaded ring, with the legends in two concentric rings around. The outer concentric legends note, the First Silver Extracted from Belgian Mines of Society of Membach, General Society for Encouragement of National Industry. The ring of stars encloses a radiant star over a French inscription which reads, XXV Anniversary of Inauguration of the Reign of Leopold I King of the Belgians
Estimate: 700-900 USD
Leopold I Specimen 2 Francs 1856 SP64 PCGS, Dup-580. By Jouvenel (obv.). Edge: Reeded. Seated figure of Belgica with scepter in one hand and raised laurel branch in the other, facing left, crowns Leopold depicted as a bust on a pedestal inscribed with "L". Date in Roman numerals below / Inscription on six lines within ring of stars and narrow beaded ring, with the legends in two concentric rings around. The outer concentric legends note, the First Silver Extracted from Belgian Mines of Society of Membach, General Society for Encouragement of National Industry. The ring of stars encloses a radiant star over a French inscription which reads, XXV Anniversary of Inauguration of the Reign of Leopold I King of the Belgians
Estimate: 700-900 USD