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This specimen was lot 562 in the Eliasberg sale, where it sold for $1840. The catalog<sup>[1]</sup> description noted, "1801 (L'an 10) 20 francs. AU-58 (NGC). Helmeted and laureated female bust to left, legends around/value and date in wreath, legends around. Deep yellow gold with reflectivity on both sides, tiny obverse edge bruise at 1:00 at 2:00 on obverse. Struck for Napoleon's puppet state in Northern Italy." This rare piece is listed in the SCWC under the "Italian States--Piedmont Republic," a government as obscure as it was short-lived. As this puppet state was based in Turin, We have filed it under [[Italy, Sardinia|Sardinia]]. | This specimen was lot 562 in the Eliasberg sale, where it sold for $1840. The catalog<sup>[1]</sup> description noted, "1801 (L'an 10) 20 francs. AU-58 (NGC). Helmeted and laureated female bust to left, legends around/value and date in wreath, legends around. Deep yellow gold with reflectivity on both sides, tiny obverse edge bruise at 1:00 at 2:00 on obverse. Struck for Napoleon's puppet state in Northern Italy." This rare piece is listed in the SCWC under the "Italian States--Piedmont Republic," a government as obscure as it was short-lived. As this puppet state was based in Turin, We have filed it under [[Italy, Sardinia|Sardinia]]. | ||
| − | ''Recorded mintage:'' 1,492. | + | ''Recorded mintage:'' 1,492 per the SCWC, 8,487 per Numista. |
''Specification:'' 6.45 g, 0.900 fine gold, .186 troy oz AGW; this specimen: 6.44 grams, 22.30 mm. | ''Specification:'' 6.45 g, 0.900 fine gold, .186 troy oz AGW; this specimen: 6.44 grams, 22.30 mm. | ||
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''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
| + | * Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, ''Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed.,'' Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017. | ||
| + | * Gigante, Fabio, ''Gigante 2016: Catalogo Nazionale delle Monete Italiano Dal '700 All'Euro, 24a ed.'' Varese, Italy, 2015. | ||
* 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>Kraljevich, John, John Pack, Elizabeth O. Piper and Frank Van Valen, ''The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., Collection of World Gold Coins and Medals,'' Wolfboro, NH: American Numismatic Rarities, 2005. | * <sup>[1]</sup>Kraljevich, John, John Pack, Elizabeth O. Piper and Frank Van Valen, ''The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., Collection of World Gold Coins and Medals,'' Wolfboro, NH: American Numismatic Rarities, 2005. | ||
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* Montenegro, Eupremio, ''Montenegro 2015: Manuale del Collezionista di Monete Italiane, 30 ed.,'' Torino, Italy: Montenegro s.a.s., 2014. | * Montenegro, Eupremio, ''Montenegro 2015: Manuale del Collezionista di Monete Italiane, 30 ed.,'' Torino, Italy: Montenegro s.a.s., 2014. | ||
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* [[Piedmont Republic An 9 2 soldi]] | * [[Piedmont Republic An 9 2 soldi]] | ||
| + | * [[Piedmont Republic L'AN 9 20 lire|L'AN 9 20 lire]] | ||
* [[Subalpine Republic L'AN 10 5 francs Dav-197|L'AN 10 5 francs]] | * [[Subalpine Republic L'AN 10 5 francs Dav-197|L'AN 10 5 francs]] | ||
* [[Ligurian Republic 1801 96 lire]] | * [[Ligurian Republic 1801 96 lire]] | ||
Revision as of 12:36, 28 March 2026
This specimen was lot 562 in the Eliasberg sale, where it sold for $1840. The catalog[1] description noted, "1801 (L'an 10) 20 francs. AU-58 (NGC). Helmeted and laureated female bust to left, legends around/value and date in wreath, legends around. Deep yellow gold with reflectivity on both sides, tiny obverse edge bruise at 1:00 at 2:00 on obverse. Struck for Napoleon's puppet state in Northern Italy." This rare piece is listed in the SCWC under the "Italian States--Piedmont Republic," a government as obscure as it was short-lived. As this puppet state was based in Turin, We have filed it under Sardinia.
Recorded mintage: 1,492 per the SCWC, 8,487 per Numista.
Specification: 6.45 g, 0.900 fine gold, .186 troy oz AGW; this specimen: 6.44 grams, 22.30 mm.
Catalog reference: Fr-1172, Mont-7; Gig-2a, Pagani-4, KM C-5.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Gigante, Fabio, Gigante 2016: Catalogo Nazionale delle Monete Italiano Dal '700 All'Euro, 24a ed. Varese, Italy, 2015.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Kraljevich, John, John Pack, Elizabeth O. Piper and Frank Van Valen, The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., Collection of World Gold Coins and Medals, Wolfboro, NH: American Numismatic Rarities, 2005.
- Montenegro, Eupremio, Montenegro 2015: Manuale del Collezionista di Monete Italiane, 30 ed., Torino, Italy: Montenegro s.a.s., 2014.
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