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French State (1940-1944). Test minting of the 1 cent(th) with a heart-shaped mint letter, on a lead blank, imperforate, by R. Mercier, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1940, A, Paris.

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PCGS SP63 (31811419).
Av. REPUBLIQUE - FRANÇAISE. Around central perforation site: Liberty bonnet with 12-petal lotus flower at top, two olive branches around and 1 CENT at bottom; in center (workshop).
Rv. INDOCHINA - FRENCH. Around central perforation, with two rice branches: 1 and CENT; in exergue (date); center (workshop).


Lec. - (would be 106d-2); Lead - 27 mm - 6 h


Top Pop: the only graded example! From the Jean Lecompte collection.


PCGS SP63 (31811419).
Frappe spéciale (SP) on lead blank: finished proof by R. Mercier, with the workshop letter in the center of the central perforation, on the right and reverse. With 12-petal lotus flower. A unique proof of museum interest! Superb at Fleur de coin.

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MDC AUCTION n° 14: Selection of coins, medals and banknotes; and Jean Lecompte's collection of colonial coins.
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MDC AUCTION n° 14: Selection of coins, medals and banknotes; and Jean Lecompte's collection of colonial coins.
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