Watch List notes:

FRANCE, Second Empire. Napoléon III, 1852-1870. 50 Francs 1857 (Gold, 27 mm, 16.11 g, 6 h), Paris. NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR Bare head of Napoleon III to right. Rev. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS Arms on crowned mantle between 50 - FR, mintmark A, 1857 and anchor below. Friedberg 571. Gadoury 1111. Mazard 1422. Numerous nicks, otherwise, 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).