Watch List notes:

FRANCE, Troisième République. 1870-1940. AV 50 Francs (27mm, 16.14 g, 6h). Genus type. Paris mint; différents: cornucopia and torch. Henri-Auguste Patey, engraver general. Régie des Monnaies, directors. Dated 1904 A. VG 1113; KM 831; Friedberg 591. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 64. Choice brilliant uncirculated with just a hint of orange peel patina. Highest graded business strike for type for the Angel 50 Francs series. Only three graded in MS 65 for the entire five year type.


Purchased from Richard Margolis.