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Third Republic (1871-1940), nickel 25-Centimes 1903-A Essai Piedfort. Merley, Paris, Ceres head right,
date below, Rev. value within circle, ESSAI below, plain edge (KM -; Maz 2274a). Superb specimen, in
PCGS holder graded SP 66, Pop 1; only 1 graded higher in SP-67, which is also
offered in this auction.
$300
PCGS certification 28690920.
Third Republic (1871-1940), nickel 25-Centimes 1903-A Essai Piedfort. Merley, Paris, Ceres head right,
date below, Rev. value within circle, ESSAI below, plain edge (KM -; Maz 2274a). Exquisite specimen in
PCGS holder graded SP 67, Pop 1; the finest example graded at both services.
$300
PCGS certification 28690919.
France/Law, Third Republic 1871-1940, Academie de Legislation de Toulouse, gold Prize Medal, 1888. By
Brenet. Minerva, enthroned, holding laurel wreaths. Rev. ACADEMIE DE LEGISLATION DE TOU-
LOUSE, outside wreath, PRIX DU CONSEIL GENERAL 1888 Mr LEONCE THOMAS AVOCAT
DOCTEUR EN DROIT A BORDEAUX within. 83.71g, 46mm, edge stamped cornucopia OR. Very
light brush marks, almost as struck, in PCGS holder graded SP 62,
very rare
.
$4,000
Ex: UBS Auction 73, 5-7 September 2007, lot 1970.
PCGS certification 34324584.
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