Lot no. 1375
FRANCE - FRANCE
Fifth Republic (1958 to the present). Prototype of the 10 francs Hercule (on 5 francs Hercule), ribbed edge 1873 [1964], A, Paris.
Av. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. Hercules between Liberty and Equality; in exergue signature Dupré.
Rv. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Within a wreath formed by an olive branch and an oak branch: 5 FRANCS (date); below (anchor).
GEM.183.2 (3 known examples); Silver - 24.97 g - 37.5 mm - 6 h
Top Pop: this is the only graded example! From the Pierre-2 collection, sale CGB 37, n° 1526.
NGC MS 66 (GEM-183.3) (8524344-024).
Very rare with striated edge (GEM 183.2), it will be inscribed later (GEM.183.3). With the anchor alone on the reverse. The 3 of the date in low relief. Only a few known examples. Beautiful patina with iridescent highlights, with minimal fingerprints. Corner flower.
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