Third Republic (1870-1940). Essay of 50 cents (good for), Frappe spéciale (SP) 1896, Paris.

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PCGS SP64 (47614226).
Av. * FRENCH REPUBLIC * / REUNION ISLAND. Head of Mercury left, wearing petascus; below signature LAGRANGE.
Rv. * COUNTERVALUE DEPOSITED * / WITH THE COLONIAL TREASURY. At center in three lines: BON POUR 50 CENT. (date) and below ESSAI.

Lec.38a; Cupro-nickel - 22 mm - 12 h

This is the second highest grade (2)!

PCGS SP64 (47614226).
Special strike (SP). Medal strike. Barely browned fields with handling marks. 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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Date

03 May 2024

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300 EUR

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806 EUR

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269%

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MDC

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

Date

03 May 2024

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