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This specimen was lot 34157 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2025), where it sold for $2,040. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[France|FRANCE]]. Empire. 2 Francs, 1813-CL. Genoa Mint. Napoleon I. PCGS F-12. Emanating from an exceedingly small output in Genoa, this Italian-produced issue stands as a great RARITY within the series and boasts the lowest reported mintage figure. Though clearly well worn and handled, an enchanting and exceptionally wholesome representative that is no doubt lacking from even the most advanced collections. From the Richard Margolis Collection (acquired from Negrini in 1995 for $881). Ex: Bruno Montegozza Collection (Raffaele Negrini - 11/1995) Lot # 505." In 1809, the reverse legend was changed from "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" to "EMPIRE FRANCAISE" and struck in this form until 1814. It is the most common Napoleonic two francs after the Year 12. The Genoa mint was used to strike French silver and gold coins 1813-14 only and all of its products are rare to extremely rare. At the Congress of Vienna, Genoa was awarded to the king of Sardinia, who operated the mint there until unification in the 1860's.
 
This specimen was lot 34157 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2025), where it sold for $2,040. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[France|FRANCE]]. Empire. 2 Francs, 1813-CL. Genoa Mint. Napoleon I. PCGS F-12. Emanating from an exceedingly small output in Genoa, this Italian-produced issue stands as a great RARITY within the series and boasts the lowest reported mintage figure. Though clearly well worn and handled, an enchanting and exceptionally wholesome representative that is no doubt lacking from even the most advanced collections. From the Richard Margolis Collection (acquired from Negrini in 1995 for $881). Ex: Bruno Montegozza Collection (Raffaele Negrini - 11/1995) Lot # 505." In 1809, the reverse legend was changed from "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" to "EMPIRE FRANCAISE" and struck in this form until 1814. It is the most common Napoleonic two francs after the Year 12. The Genoa mint was used to strike French silver and gold coins 1813-14 only and all of its products are rare to extremely rare. At the Congress of Vienna, Genoa was awarded to the king of Sardinia, who operated the mint there until unification in the 1860's.
  
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''Recorded mintage:'' 900<sup>[2]</sup>.  
  
 
''Specification:'' 10 g, 0.900 fine silver, 27 mm diameter, edge lettered DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE. Designed by Pierre Joseph Tiolier, 1763-1819.  
 
''Specification:'' 10 g, 0.900 fine silver, 27 mm diameter, edge lettered DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE. Designed by Pierre Joseph Tiolier, 1763-1819.  

Revision as of 17:49, 27 January 2025

Stack's Bowers 2025 NYINC sale, lot 34157
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This specimen was lot 34157 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2025), where it sold for $2,040. The catalog description[1] noted, "FRANCE. Empire. 2 Francs, 1813-CL. Genoa Mint. Napoleon I. PCGS F-12. Emanating from an exceedingly small output in Genoa, this Italian-produced issue stands as a great RARITY within the series and boasts the lowest reported mintage figure. Though clearly well worn and handled, an enchanting and exceptionally wholesome representative that is no doubt lacking from even the most advanced collections. From the Richard Margolis Collection (acquired from Negrini in 1995 for $881). Ex: Bruno Montegozza Collection (Raffaele Negrini - 11/1995) Lot # 505." In 1809, the reverse legend was changed from "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" to "EMPIRE FRANCAISE" and struck in this form until 1814. It is the most common Napoleonic two francs after the Year 12. The Genoa mint was used to strike French silver and gold coins 1813-14 only and all of its products are rare to extremely rare. At the Congress of Vienna, Genoa was awarded to the king of Sardinia, who operated the mint there until unification in the 1860's.

Recorded mintage: 900[2].

Specification: 10 g, 0.900 fine silver, 27 mm diameter, edge lettered DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE. Designed by Pierre Joseph Tiolier, 1763-1819.

Catalog reference: KM-693.4; Gad-501; F.255/54.

Source:

  • [2]Prieur, Michel, and Laurent Schmitt, Le Franc 10: Les Monnaies, Paris: Éditions les Chevau-légers, 2014.
  • 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, January 2025 NYINC Showcase Auction, featuring the Richard Margolis Collection, Part III, and the Richard August Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.

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