France 1852 A Silver 5 Franc
Offered is an example of the interesting, transitional 1852 ‘tete nue’ .900AR 5 Franc issued under the leadership of Napoleon III before he made himself Emperor, abolishing the Republic whose name appears on the reverse of this coin, KM#773.1. This 1-year type, although struck in quantity, presents a fascinating glimpse into the tectonic political changes that were happening in France at the beginning of the 1850s - changes that would affect the course of European history for most of the subsequent 2 decades. This example, although historically cleaned, has begun to re-tone, and as such is reclaiming some good eye-appeal.
Offered is an example of the interesting, transitional 1852 ‘tete nue’ .900AR 5 Franc issued under the leadership of Napoleon III before he made himself Emperor, abolishing the Republic whose name appears on the reverse of this coin, KM#773.1. This 1-year type, although struck in quantity, presents a fascinating glimpse into the tectonic political changes that were happening in France at the beginning of the 1850s - changes that would affect the course of European history for most of the subsequent 2 decades. This example, although historically cleaned, has begun to re-tone, and as such is reclaiming some good eye-appeal.
Offered is an example of the interesting, transitional 1852 ‘tete nue’ .900AR 5 Franc issued under the leadership of Napoleon III before he made himself Emperor, abolishing the Republic whose name appears on the reverse of this coin, KM#773.1. This 1-year type, although struck in quantity, presents a fascinating glimpse into the tectonic political changes that were happening in France at the beginning of the 1850s - changes that would affect the course of European history for most of the subsequent 2 decades. This example, although historically cleaned, has begun to re-tone, and as such is reclaiming some good eye-appeal.