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Triton XXIV  19-20 Jan 2021
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Lot 1270

Estimate: 1000 USD
Price realized: 1200 USD
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FRANCE, Commune of Paris. 1871. AR 5 Francs (37mm, 25.02 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: trident and anchor. Dated 1871 A. Hercules standing facing between personifications of Liberty standing slightly right, holding scepter surmounted by Hand of Justice, clasping hands with Equality standing slightly left, holding level; laurel branch to left / Denomination within wreath. Wide date variety. VG 744; KM 823. Rich cabinet toning with hints of blue and gold. AU. Rare.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Stack's (16 March 1983), lot 418; Dr. Charles Pelham Greenough Collection.

Silver 5 Francs bearing the trident différent were struck under the Paris Commune, with Zéphyrin Camélinat as mint master and treasurer.
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