Lot no. 1027
FRANCE - FRANCE
First Empire / Napoleon I (1804-1814). 10 centimes siege of Antwerp, 2nd type (10 écarté), minted smooth edge 1814, Antwerp (arsenal workshop).
Av. ANTWERP. Large N within a wreath formed of two branches, with broad ribbon inscribed JEAN - LOUIS - GAGNEPAIN. Below, (date).
Rv. OBSIDIONAL COIN. In the centre: 10 CENT.
G.192b - Colaert 20a ; Bronze - 36 mm - 6 h
Top Pop: this is the finest graded example! From the collection of Prince Napoléon [Napoléon-Jérôme Bonaparte].
NGC MS 64 BN (8524370-034).
Coinage, with rough edge, die-cut. Two circular traces of a manufacturing defect. Striking on a wide blank, particularly neat and beautiful style. With a light brown patina on the original red colour still visible. Almost corner flower.
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