France 1896-A 10 centimes
This specimen was lot 20542 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2019), where it sold for $720. The catalog description[1] noted, "FRANCE. 10 Centimes, 1896-A. Paris Mint. NGC MS-64 Brown. Torch next to mint mark. A well struck and nicely detailed example with smooth chocolate patina on the obverse while the reverse display a nice combination of medium brown with a blue sheen and hints of original mint red amongst the devices. An attractive example sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters." This type was struck 1870-98 and is common altho this particular issue is scarce. The 1896 with the fasces privy mark is common. The Cérès head was replaced by the "Marianne" head designed by Daniel-Dupuis (struck 1898-1920).
Recorded mintage: 4,447,261[2] (both privy marks).
Specification: 10 g, bronze, 30 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by Eugéne-André Oudiné (1810-1887).
Catalog reference: KM-815.1; Gad-265a, F.135/42 (torch privy mark), F.135/41 (fasces privy mark).
- [2]Prieur, Michel, and Laurent Schmitt, Le Franc 10: Les Monnaies, Paris: Éditions les Chevau-légers, 2014.
- Gadoury, Victor, Monnaies Françaises, 1789-2019, 24me éd., Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 2019.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The August 2019 Chicago ANA Auction: World Coins, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2019.
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