Tunisia 1899-A 2 francs

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Sincona sale 31, lot 205

This specimen was lot 205 in Sincona sale 31 (Zürich, October 2016), where it sold for 500 CHF (about US$594 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "FRENCH PROTECTORATE | Reign of Ali Bey (1299-1320ah/1882-1902ce) 2 francs 1899ce/1317ah AR RR -unc. Following the death of Jean Lagrange in the year 1896ce, Henri Auguste Jules Patey (1855-1930ce) was appointed chief engraver at the Paris Mint. His privy mark on coins is a torch." This type was struck 1891-1900 as part of the decimal reform introduced by the French occupiers. The type was struck for circulation 1891-92 only.

Recorded mintage: 300.

Specification: 10 g, 0.835 fine silver, .285 troy oz ASW, this specimen 10.02 g.

Catalog reference: Gad 89, KM 225.

Source:

  • [1]Jürg Richter and Ralph W. Miller, Tunisian Coins and Medals: The Miller Collection, Auction 31, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2016.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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