France 1829-L 2 francs

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Jean Elsen sale 103, lot 1065
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This specimen was lot 1065 in Jean Elsen sale 103 (Brussels, December 2009), where it sold for 530 euro. The catalog description[1] noted,

"FRANCE, Charles X (1824-1830), AR 2 francs, 1829 L, Bayonne. Extrêmement Rare. Beau à Très Beau (France, Charles X, 1824-30, silver two francs, 1829-L, Bayonne mint. Extremely rare, fine to very fine)."

Prieur[2] notes three known.

Recorded mintage: 21,234[2].

Specification: 27 mm diameter, 10 grams, 0.900 fine silver, edge lettered DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM. Designed by Auguste François Michaut, 1786-1879.

Catalog reference: Gad., 516, F.258/56, KM 725.8.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Gadoury, Victor, Monnaies Françaises, 1789-2019, 24me éd., Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 2019.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, Vente Publique 103, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, s.a, 2009.
  • [2]Prieur, Michel, and Laurent Schmitt, Le Franc 10: Les Monnaies, Paris: Éditions les Chevau-légers, 2014.

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