Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-9 May 2022
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FRENCH INDO-CHINA. Mint Error -- Struck on a Silver Planchet -- Piastre, 1947. Paris Mint. PCGS MS-62.
cf. KM-32.2; cf. Lec-320; cf. Gad-38. Weight: 21.7 gms. Tranche Striée. This nicely preserved and attractive Crown-sized mint error offers much originality and a pleasing appearance. The devices are boldly struck as would be expected from a Paris mint product with light signs of handling primarily contained to the open fields that is consistent for the grade. Lovely delicate mottled patina complements the intricate design features with plenty of remaining luster that pops out when rotating in the light.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000
cf. KM-32.2; cf. Lec-320; cf. Gad-38. Weight: 21.7 gms. Tranche Striée. This nicely preserved and attractive Crown-sized mint error offers much originality and a pleasing appearance. The devices are boldly struck as would be expected from a Paris mint product with light signs of handling primarily contained to the open fields that is consistent for the grade. Lovely delicate mottled patina complements the intricate design features with plenty of remaining luster that pops out when rotating in the light.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000