Watch List notes:

FRANCE, Troisième République. 1875-1940. 20 Francs 1871 (Gold, 21 mm, 6.42 g, 6 h), Paris. RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE Winged genius of France standing right, inscribing tablet set on column, between fasces surmounted by Hand of Justice and rooster. Rev. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ around 20 / FRANCS / 1871 within oak wreath; bee, mintmark A and anchor below. Friedberg 592. Gadoury 1063. Mazard 1801. Good 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).