Croatia
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Zara Occupation silver 4 Francs 60 Centimes (1 ounce) 1813, KM1, Dav-49, MS63 NGC. Obv. Crowned eagle dividing ZARA and 1813 in diamond shaped stamp in center of flan. Rev. 1.0./4F60C in square stamp in center. A rather rudimentary piece issued during the Austrian siege of Zara (Zadar) in 1813. Though crudely made, this is an exceptional example of the type. The city fell after brutal fighting and remained under Austria until 1918. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $1500 in VF, $2500 in EF.
Estimate: 2500-3000 USD