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October 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-8 Oct 2022
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FRANCE. Napoleon III/Commencement of Construction of the Hotel-Dieu of Nantes Silver Medal, 1856. Paris Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-62.
Divo-321. Diameter: 68mm; Diameter: 156.94 gms. By A. Caque. Obverse: Bare head left; Reverse: Bird's eye panoramic view of the completed Hotel-Dieu de Nantes. Edge: [hand] ARGENT. A VERY RARE and impressive issue, this most attractively toned specimen yields mostly deep gray surfaces that are further enlivened by enchanting brilliance and an inviting pastel iridescence.
Estimate: $1200 - $1600
Divo-321. Diameter: 68mm; Diameter: 156.94 gms. By A. Caque. Obverse: Bare head left; Reverse: Bird's eye panoramic view of the completed Hotel-Dieu de Nantes. Edge: [hand] ARGENT. A VERY RARE and impressive issue, this most attractively toned specimen yields mostly deep gray surfaces that are further enlivened by enchanting brilliance and an inviting pastel iridescence.
Estimate: $1200 - $1600