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Napoleon Franc L'An 12-A (1803/4) MS66 NGC, Paris mint, KM656.1. A wondrous example of this first Franc featuring Napoleon as emperor. The surfaces are magnificently argent, with a light golden tone around the devices. With exceptional eye-appeal, this piece is sure to attract a great deal of attention. A few adjustment marks on the obverse are noted for completeness. A previous example of this type, a PCGS MS66, and one which this cataloger feels is inferior to the present specimen, brought a hammer of $2,500 in our 2016 New York Signature Sale (auction 3044, lot 29380). This is currently the only other piece from either service graded at that level, with none finer.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD
Napoleon Franc L'An 12-A (1803/4) MS66 NGC, Paris mint, KM656.1. A wondrous example of this first Franc featuring Napoleon as emperor. The surfaces are magnificently argent, with a light golden tone around the devices. With exceptional eye-appeal, this piece is sure to attract a great deal of attention. A few adjustment marks on the obverse are noted for completeness. A previous example of this type, a PCGS MS66, and one which this cataloger feels is inferior to the present specimen, brought a hammer of $2,500 in our 2016 New York Signature Sale (auction 3044, lot 29380). This is currently the only other piece from either service graded at that level, with none finer.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD