Watch List notes:

FRANCE, Second Empire. Napoléon III, 1852-1870. 20 Francs 1853 (Gold, 21 mm, 6.47 g, 6 h), Paris. NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR Bare head of Napoléon III to right. Rev. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS around 20 / FRANCS / 1853 within laurel wreath, mintmark A below. Friedberg 573. Gadoury 1061. Mazard 1434. Very fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket) and that of his father, Dr. Karl Blaschegg (1892-1951).