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Napoleon 5 Francs L'An 12 (1803/1804)-D AU55 NGC, Lyon mint, KM659.1, Gad-577. One-year type struck during Napoleon's time as Premier Consul. One of only three examples graded at NGC and the first we have brought to auction, this example displays a retoned patina of amber, cobalt, and anthracite and a near comprehensive strike save for a moment of weakness on the central reverse. We note some adjustment marks in that area, as well as a die crack on the bust, issues easily overlooked in light of the scarcity of this mint/date issue.
Ex. Madeleine Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/france/france-napoleon-5-francs-l-an-12-1803-1804-d-au55-ngc-/a/61320-22143.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61320-06112023
HID02906262019
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Napoleon 5 Francs L'An 12 (1803/1804)-D AU55 NGC, Lyon mint, KM659.1, Gad-577. One-year type struck during Napoleon's time as Premier Consul. One of only three examples graded at NGC and the first we have brought to auction, this example displays a retoned patina of amber, cobalt, and anthracite and a near comprehensive strike save for a moment of weakness on the central reverse. We note some adjustment marks in that area, as well as a die crack on the bust, issues easily overlooked in light of the scarcity of this mint/date issue.
Ex. Madeleine Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/france/france-napoleon-5-francs-l-an-12-1803-1804-d-au55-ngc-/a/61320-22143.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61320-06112023
HID02906262019
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