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Norodom I gold Restrike 2 Francs 1860 MS64 NGC, KM-Pn9. An extremely scarce off-metal restrike in gold. 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 of the dies after being in storage for many years. This example does exhibit such appearance but clearly is as-made, with no wear or significant post-production handling; a very rare type and more seldom offered than its Franc and 4 Franc peers.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/cambodia/cambodia-norodom-i-gold-restrike-2-francs-1860-ms64-ngc-/a/3075-32105.s?type=CoinArchives3075
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 8000-10000 USD
Norodom I gold Restrike 2 Francs 1860 MS64 NGC, KM-Pn9. An extremely scarce off-metal restrike in gold. 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 of the dies after being in storage for many years. This example does exhibit such appearance but clearly is as-made, with no wear or significant post-production handling; a very rare type and more seldom offered than its Franc and 4 Franc peers.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/cambodia/cambodia-norodom-i-gold-restrike-2-francs-1860-ms64-ngc-/a/3075-32105.s?type=CoinArchives3075
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 8000-10000 USD