Lot no. 1323
FRANCE - FRANCE
Third Republic (1870-1940). Proof of 20 francs Turin in cupro-nickel, small module, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1939, Paris.
FRENCH REPUBLIC. Head of the Republic right, with Liberty cap and laurel; below signature P. TURIN.
Rv. Between two finials: 20 FRANCS (different) (date) (different) and LIBERTE/ EGALITE/ FRATERNITE.
GEM.200.8 - Maz ; Cupro-nickel - 33 mm - 6 h
Top Pop: this is the only graded example!
PCGS SP62 (37874405).
In Special Strike (SP) slightly misaligned. Minor handling marks and micro-scratches, notably on the right-hand side. Slight patina, with golden highlights, on the original lustre. Seven known examples according to Taillard and Arnaud. Superb at Fleur de coin.
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