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The E-Sylum: Volume 25, Number 39, September 25, 2022, Article 16

MDC MONACO OFFERS 1889 FRENCH PROOF SET

Here's a great set of lots in the upcoming MDC Monaco sale - an 1889 French proof set complete with the original box. -Editor

Lot 786: Gold 100 Francs

00786a 100 Francs obverse 00786r 100 Francs reverse

Third Republic (1870-1940). 100 francs Génie, Flan bruni (PROOF) 1889, A, Paris [UNDER FACULTY OF REUNION].

Av. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Winged genius of the Republic standing right, carving word CONSTITUTION on table, flanked by fasces left and rooster right; in the exergue: signatures AB and Dupré. Rev. LIBERTY EQUALITY FRATERNITY. In an oak wreath: 100 FRANCS (date); below (different) (workshop) (different). G.1137 - F.552 - Fr.590; Gold - 32.25 g - 35 mm - 6 h

Top Pop: this is the most beautiful graded example!

NGC PF 66 CAMEO (5790014-014). Burnished blank (PROOF) and cameo effect (CAMEO) with icy fields and matt reliefs. Corner flower.

For the 1889 strikes, the archives are missing and the only information available is given by E. Dewamin (vol. 2, p.327 and note 4). Dewamin is the only one to give a figure of 20 copies for the 5 franc coin. The participation of the Monnaie de Paris in the 1889 exhibition made it possible to strike under the eyes of the public, thanks to a steam pendulum, monetary tokens by A. Borrel. Another monetary press was presented but the coins of 1889 were certainly minted at the Monnaie de Paris and not at the Exhibition.

To read the complete lot description, see:
https://mdc.mc/fr/catalogue/vente-aux-encheres-numismatiques-10/lot-786-7/

Lot 787: Gold 50 Francs

00787a 50 Francs obverse 00787r 50 Francs

To read the complete lot description, see:
https://mdc.mc/fr/catalogue/vente-aux-encheres-numismatiques-10/lot-787-7/

Lot 788: Gold 20 Francs

00788a 20 Francs obverse 00788r 20 Francs reverse

To read the complete lot description, see:
https://mdc.mc/fr/catalogue/vente-aux-encheres-numismatiques-10/lot-788-7/

Lot 789: Gold 10 Francs

00789a 10 Francs obverse 00789r 10 Francs reverse

To read the complete lot description, see:
https://mdc.mc/fr/catalogue/vente-aux-encheres-numismatiques-10/lot-789-7/

Lot 790: Gold 5 Francs

00790a 5 Francs obverse 00790r 5 Francs reverse

To read the complete lot description, see:
https://mdc.mc/fr/catalogue/vente-aux-encheres-numismatiques-10/lot-790-7/

Lot 791: Silver 5 Francs

00791a Silver 5 Francs obverse 00791r Silver 5 Francs reverse

To read the complete lot description, see:
https://mdc.mc/fr/catalogue/vente-aux-encheres-numismatiques-10/lot-791-7/

Lot 792: Silver 2 Francs

00792a Silver 2 Francs obverse 00792r Silver 2 Francs reverse

To read the complete lot description, see:
https://mdc.mc/fr/catalogue/vente-aux-encheres-numismatiques-10/lot-792-7/

Lot 793: Silver 1 Franc

00793a Silver 1 Franc obverse 00793r Silver 1 Franc reverse

To read the complete lot description, see:
https://mdc.mc/fr/catalogue/vente-aux-encheres-numismatiques-10/lot-793-7/

Lot 794: Silver 50 Centimes

00794a Silver 50 Centimes obverse 00794r Silver 50 Centimes reverse

To read the complete lot description, see:
https://mdc.mc/fr/catalogue/vente-aux-encheres-numismatiques-10/lot-794-7/

Lot 795: Silver 20 Centimes

00795a Silver 20 Centimes obverse 00795r Silver 20 Centimes reverse

To read the complete lot description, see:
https://mdc.mc/fr/catalogue/vente-aux-encheres-numismatiques-10/lot-795-7/

Lot 796: Bronze 10 Centimes

00796a Bronze 10 Centimes obverse 00796r Bronze 10 Centimes reverse

To read the complete lot description, see:
https://mdc.mc/fr/catalogue/vente-aux-encheres-numismatiques-10/lot-796-7/

Lot 797: Bronze 5 Centimes

00797a Bronze 5 Centimes obverse 00797r Bronze 5 Centimes reverse

To read the complete lot description, see:
https://mdc.mc/fr/catalogue/vente-aux-encheres-numismatiques-10/lot-797-7/

Lot 798: Bronze 2 Centimes

00798a Bronze 2 Centimes obverse 00798r Bronze 2 Centimes reverse

To read the complete lot description, see:
https://mdc.mc/fr/catalogue/vente-aux-encheres-numismatiques-10/lot-798-7/

Lot 799: Bronze 1 Centime

00799a Bronze 1 Centime obverse 00799r Bronze 1 Centime reverse

To read the complete lot description, see:
https://mdc.mc/fr/catalogue/vente-aux-encheres-numismatiques-10/lot-799-7/

Lot 800: 1889 Proof Set Box

00800a 1889 Proof Set Box top
00800r 1889 Proof Set Box open

Third Republic (1870-1940). Original box, National coins (1, 2, 5, 10 bronze centimes; 20 and 50 centimes, 1, 2 and 5 silver francs; 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 gold francs) 1889, A, Paris [UNDER FACULTY OF REUNION].

Av. FRENCH REPUBLIC / NATIONAL CURRENCIES. On an entablature, a lictor's fasces in the center, accosted by two cornucopias spilling coins, and two branches, laurel and oak, in saltire. Rev. Interior in green velvet, the lid with zipper that reveals the synoptic table of national currencies. - 193 x 145 mm - 12 o'clock

In excellent condition, just a broken clasp. Stunning.

To read the complete lot description, see:
https://mdc.mc/fr/catalogue/vente-aux-encheres-numismatiques-10/lot-800-7/

Lot 801: Lots No. 786 to No. 800 Inclusive

To read the complete lot description, see:
https://mdc.mc/fr/catalogue/vente-aux-encheres-numismatiques-10/lot-801-7/

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
MDC MONACO OCTOBER 2022 SALE (https://www.coinbooks.org/v25/esylum_v25n37a24.html)

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