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* <sup>[2]</sup>Prieur, Michel, and Laurent Schmitt, ''Le Franc 10: Les Monnaies,'' Paris: Éditions les Chevau-légers, 2013. | * <sup>[2]</sup>Prieur, Michel, and Laurent Schmitt, ''Le Franc 10: Les Monnaies,'' Paris: Éditions les Chevau-légers, 2013. | ||
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | ||
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, Ruedi Kunzmann and Arne Kirsch, ''Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 26,'' | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, Ruedi Kunzmann and Arne Kirsch, ''Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 26,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2015. |
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Latest revision as of 10:24, 20 June 2025
This specimen was lot 3144 in Sincona sale 26 (Zürich, October 2015), where it sold for 325 CHF (about US$402 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"Charles X. 1824-1830 1/2 Franc 1827. K, Bordeaux. Fast vorzüglich. Überprägungsspuren. (France, Charles X, 1824-K, half franc of 1827, Bordeaux mint. Choice extremely fine, rim nicks.)"
This dime-sized coin was struck at Bordeaux under the régime of king Charles X. It is a scarce date of a type struck 1825-30. It was demonetized in 1869. The catalog[2] notes 54 dates for the type, some very rare. This date is scarce and is not catalogued above Very Fine.
Recorded mintage: 9,585[2].
Specification: 2.5 g, 0.900 fine silver, 18 mm diameter, reeded edge. Designed by Joseph François Domard, 1792-1858, this specimen 2.48 g.
Catalog reference: Gadoury 402. F.180/19, KM 723.7.
- Gadoury, Victor, Monnaies Françaises, 1789-2019, 24me éd., Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 2019.
- [2]Prieur, Michel, and Laurent Schmitt, Le Franc 10: Les Monnaies, Paris: Éditions les Chevau-légers, 2013.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, Ruedi Kunzmann and Arne Kirsch, Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 26, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2015.
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