France 1865 A (Paris) 5 Centimes
Offered is a higher grade 5 Centime coin issued under the reign of Napoleon III, KM#797.1. Although not in itself a low mintage, 1865 is the key date for this mint / type, with prices mounting rapidly above EF, a grade whose detail this coin certainly exceeds. The reverse of this coin features a gradiated patina with hints of original mint luster. While the obverse presents superb detail, it has at some point been cleaned, although not harshly, and already shows signs of re-toning. All in all, a great opportunity to acquire a lovely, higher grade French copper at a very well considered price.
Offered is a higher grade 5 Centime coin issued under the reign of Napoleon III, KM#797.1. Although not in itself a low mintage, 1865 is the key date for this mint / type, with prices mounting rapidly above EF, a grade whose detail this coin certainly exceeds. The reverse of this coin features a gradiated patina with hints of original mint luster. While the obverse presents superb detail, it has at some point been cleaned, although not harshly, and already shows signs of re-toning. All in all, a great opportunity to acquire a lovely, higher grade French copper at a very well considered price.
Offered is a higher grade 5 Centime coin issued under the reign of Napoleon III, KM#797.1. Although not in itself a low mintage, 1865 is the key date for this mint / type, with prices mounting rapidly above EF, a grade whose detail this coin certainly exceeds. The reverse of this coin features a gradiated patina with hints of original mint luster. While the obverse presents superb detail, it has at some point been cleaned, although not harshly, and already shows signs of re-toning. All in all, a great opportunity to acquire a lovely, higher grade French copper at a very well considered price.