France 1847-BB 25 centimes

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Sincona sale 90, lot 1200

This specimen was lot 1200 in Sincona sale 90 (Zürich, May 2024), where it sold for 425 CHF (about US$562 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"FRANKREICH, Louis Philippe, 1830-1848. 25 Centimes 1847 BB, Strasbourg. Selten. Nur 9'939 Exemplare geprägt. Vorzüglich-FDC. Hübsche Patina. (kingdom of France, Louis Philippe, 1830-48, 25 centimes of 1847, Strasbourg mint. Rare. Only 9,939 pieces struck, Extremely fine-uncirculated, Attractively toned.)"

In 1845, the quarter franc struck since 1803 was converted into a twenty-five centime coin. It seems doubtful that many people noticed as the new coin was the same size and weight as the old. This Strasbourg mint product is scarce. The type and the denomination was terminated in 1848.

Recorded mintage: 9,939.

Specification: 1.25 g, 0.900 fine silver, 15 mm diameter, plain edge. Designed by Joseph François Domard, 1792-1858, this specimen 1.25 g.

Catalog reference: F.167/10, KM 755.3, Gadoury 357.

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.
  • Prieur, Michel, and Laurent Schmitt, Le Franc 10: Les Monnaies, Paris: Éditions les Chevau-légers, 2014.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 90, Münzen und Medaillen der Welt, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.

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