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A Full Run of 1845 Thonnelier Patterns
2265
2265 Thonnelier Press Pattern Half Imperial struck in Silver 1845.
Paris
. Novodel. Plain
edge. Bit H1281 (R2), Mazard 1163, Sev 3486A. MODULE DU DEMI
IMPERIAL in three lines within wreath / PRESSE THONNELIER ESSAYÉE
A PARIS LE 15 AOUT 1845 in five lines within wreath.
Very rare.
Authenticated
and graded by NGC MS 63. Lustrous pale slate-gray with amber highlights.
Choice brilliant uncirculated
$ 5,000
2266
2266 Thonnelier Press Pattern Half Imperial struck in Copper 1845.
Paris
. Plain edge.
Bit 1280 (R2), Sev 3486A.
Rare.
As above. Good amounts of mint red.
Brilliant uncirculated
$ 2,500
Ex ‘The Leonidas C. Hermes Collection,’ Baldwin’s Auction 10, London, April 23, 1997, lot 290. With auction tag
2267
2267 Thonnelier Press Pattern Rouble struck in Silver 1845.
Paris
. Novodel. Plain edge.
Bit H1288 (R3), Mazard 1162, Sev 3484 (RR). MODULE DU ROUBLE
ARGENT in three lines within wreath / as above.
Extremely rare.
Authenticated
and graded by NGC MS 63. Light lilac-gray with pleasing blue and amber
highlights, and lustre.
Very choice brilliant uncirculated
$ 15,000
2268
2268 Thonnelier Press Pattern Rouble struck in Copper 1845.
Paris
. Novodel. Plain
edge. Bit H1286 (R2), Sev 3486 (RR).
Very rare.
As above. Decent lustre.
Uncirculated
$ 1,000