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Norodom I gold Restrike 4 Francs 1860 MS63 NGC, KM-Pn10, Lec-81a. 28.60gm. Struck in Phnom Penh, this curious off-metal striking is in a superior level of preservation, the entirety of the planchet having been drenched in harvest-gold coloration and the strike over both sides having produced bold detailing throughout. Slightly granular in appearance, as is the case with these popular restrike issues, and absolutely deserving of increased bidder consideration.
According to Lecompte, while these coins are dated 1860, they were struck in a private workshop in Brussels in 1875, and eventually, the press and dies were given to Norodom, allowing for the coins to be struck in Phnom-Penh. These first coins were never put into circulation, but were instead distributed by the Sovereign personally at important state events. After the passing of the Queen Mother in 1897, King Norodom retrieved the dies, and by 1899, additional coins were struck. These Pieces can be distinguished from their Brussels counterparts by their irregular or granular appearance, due in part to the corrosion of the dies after being in storage for many years.
From the Seki Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 10000-15000 USD
Norodom I gold Restrike 4 Francs 1860 MS63 NGC, KM-Pn10, Lec-81a. 28.60gm. Struck in Phnom Penh, this curious off-metal striking is in a superior level of preservation, the entirety of the planchet having been drenched in harvest-gold coloration and the strike over both sides having produced bold detailing throughout. Slightly granular in appearance, as is the case with these popular restrike issues, and absolutely deserving of increased bidder consideration.
According to Lecompte, while these coins are dated 1860, they were struck in a private workshop in Brussels in 1875, and eventually, the press and dies were given to Norodom, allowing for the coins to be struck in Phnom-Penh. These first coins were never put into circulation, but were instead distributed by the Sovereign personally at important state events. After the passing of the Queen Mother in 1897, King Norodom retrieved the dies, and by 1899, additional coins were struck. These Pieces can be distinguished from their Brussels counterparts by their irregular or granular appearance, due in part to the corrosion of the dies after being in storage for many years.
From the Seki Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 10000-15000 USD