Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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FRANCE. 5 Francs, 1858-A. Paris Mint. Napoleon III. PCGS MS-62 Gold Shield.
Dav-95; KM-782.1; Gad-734. Mintage: 27,000. A RARE date from this popular type with the third lowest mintage from this series. Satisfying pewter surfaces give way to hints of amber and rich orange tone that hug the design elements. Brilliant luster pools across the reflective fields, practically untouched by marks or blemishes. Very few examples of this elusive issues have offered in recent years, and only four are certified by PCGS in any grade. We expect spirited bidding from specialists given so few pieces extant.
Estimate: $3500 - $5000
Dav-95; KM-782.1; Gad-734. Mintage: 27,000. A RARE date from this popular type with the third lowest mintage from this series. Satisfying pewter surfaces give way to hints of amber and rich orange tone that hug the design elements. Brilliant luster pools across the reflective fields, practically untouched by marks or blemishes. Very few examples of this elusive issues have offered in recent years, and only four are certified by PCGS in any grade. We expect spirited bidding from specialists given so few pieces extant.
Estimate: $3500 - $5000