AUCTION March 8, 2018

  • Lot #: 1 Silver ecu of 60 sols, 1st die by Warin (DR 58, D 1345bis, GR 51, Dav# 3796, KM# 120)
    1641 - A* (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,26g - 39,1mm
    Extremely rare - This coin was first struck in December of 1641 and is the very first French silver ecu minted by a screw press. Only 5 or 6 known to exist.
    Provenance: Collection of Paul Bordeaux, sale 1927.     		EF 45 15 000 /
    20 000 €
  • Lot #: 2 Silver ecu of 60 sols, 1st die by Warin (DR 58, D 1345bis, GR 51, Dav# 3796, KM# 120)
    1642 - A * (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,36g - 39,0mm
    Splendid example, always sought after and difficult to find in such grade.
    Provenance: ARGENOR, April 2008.     		MS 62 5 000 /
    9 000 €
  • Lot #: 3 Silver ecu of 60 sols, 2nd die by Warin (DR 62, D 1349, GR 52, Dav# 3797, KM# 129)
    1643 - A. (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,37g - 39,1mm
    Lightly dipped.
    		 MS 62 4 000 /
    6 000 €
  • Lot #: 4 White ecu with short curl (DR 270, D 1461, GR 201, Dav# 3798, KM# 144)
    1643 - A. (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,36g - 38,7mm
    Variety with star following "REX".
    Provenance: C. BURGAN, March 2008.     		MS 62 1 300 /
    2 500 €
  • Lot #: 5 White ecu with short curl (DR 270, D 1461, GR 201, Dav# 3798, KM# 144)
    1644 - A* (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,42g - 39,1mm
    Variety with rose in between 2 dots.
    Provenance: VINCHON, November 2005.     		MS 60 800 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 6 White ecu with short curl (DR 270, D 1461, GR 201, Dav# 3798, KM# 144)
    1645 - A. (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,51g - 39,0mm
    Var. laurels without berries.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #31, June 2007.     		MS 62 1 200 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 7 White ecu with long curl (DR 274, D 1469, GR 202, Dav# 3799, KM# 155)
    1646 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,48g - 39,2mm
    Date hard to find.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #25, January 2006.     		AU 59 700 /
    1 200 €
  • Lot #: 8 White ecu with long curl (DR 274, D 1469, GR 202, Dav# 3799, KM# 155)
    1647 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 27,17g - 38,9mm
    Tiny adjustment marks.
    Provenance: CGB Treasure #2, November 2005: Hoard from Aubusson area.     		AU 50 350 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 9 White ecu with long curl (DR 274, D 1469, GR 202, Dav# 3799, KM# 155)
    1648 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 27,23g - 38,6mm

    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD, private sale July 2005.     		MS 62 700 /
    1 200 €
  • Lot #: 10 White ecu with long curl (DR 274, D 1469, GR 202, Dav# 3799, KM# 155)
    1649 - N (MONTPELLIER)
    SILVER - 27,18g - 39,7mm
    Very nice strike - Phantom strike.
    Provenance: HERITAGE auction Grundy collection, January 2009, .     		MS 61 1 000 /
    1 800 €
  • Lot #: 11 White ecu with long curl (DR 274, D 1469, GR 202, Dav# 3799, KM# 155)
    1650 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 27,23g - 38,5mm
    Some hairlines.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #25, January 2006.     		EF 45 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 12 White ecu with long curl (DR 274, D 1469, GR 202, Dav# 3799, KM# 155)
    1651 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 27,34g - 38,8mm
    Tiny adjustment marks.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #31, June 2007.     		AU 58 600 /
    1 100 €
  • Lot #: 13 White ecu with long curl (DR 274, D 1469, GR 202, Dav# 3799, KM# 155)
    1652 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,27g - 39,1mm
    Cleaned in a distant past.
    		 AU 50 300 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 14 White ecu from Navarre with long curl (DR 275, D 1473, GR 203, Dav# 3800, KM# 180)
    1653 - *V* (SAINT-PALAIS)
    SILVER - 27,11g - 39,1mm
    This type is almost always weakly struck and is difficult to find in quality. Graded AU53 by PCGS.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #26, June 2006.     		AU 53 1 200 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 15 White ecu with long curl (DR 274, D 1469, GR 202, Dav# 3799, KM# 155)
    1654 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 27,02g - 39,7mm
    Date hard to find. Graded AU53 by PCGS.
    Provenance: VINCHON hoard from Montrichard, June 2008.     		AU 53 400 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 16 White ecu from Bearn with long curl (DR 276, D 1477, GR 204, Dav# 3801, KM# 181)
    1655 - M (MORLAAS)
    SILVER - 26,73g - 40,3mm
    Exceptional strike and grade for this rare type. Graded AU58 by PCGS.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, July 2013.     		AU 58 1 800 /
    2 800 €
  • Lot #: 17 White ecu from Navarre with long curl (DR 275, D 1473, GR 203, Dav# 3800, KM# 180)
    1656 - *V* (SAINT-PALAIS)
    SILVER - 27,15g - 37,8mm
    Rare in this grade despite light haymarks.
    Provenance: C. BURGAN, June 2005.     		EF 45 600 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 18 White ecu from Navarre with long curl (DR 275, D 1473, GR 203, Dav# 3800, KM# 180)
    1657 - *V* (SAINT-PALAIS)
    SILVER - 27,08g - 38,3mm
    Nice strike. Rare in this grade despite haymarks on obverse.
    Provenance: A. WEIL, January 2008.     		EF 45 700 /
    1 200 €
  • Lot #: 19 White ecu from Navarre with long curl (DR 275, D 1473, GR 203, Dav# 3800, KM# 180)
    1658 - *V* (SAINT-PALAIS)
    SILVER - 27,05g - 38,5mm
    Nice strike and unusual homogeneous aspect. Rare in this grade.
    Provenance: VINCHON     		EF 40 600 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 20 White ecu with long curl (DR 274, D 1469, GR 202, Dav# 3799, KM# 155)
    1659 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 27,19g - 38,8mm
    Light adjustment marks. Although the minting of crowns was stopped in 1654 (except in Navarre and Bearn), the mint of Bayonne struck crowns in 1659 as an exception, on the occasion of the wedding of the King which took place not far from the mint in Saint-Jean de Luz in June of 1660.
    Provenance: LA PARPAIOLLE, January 2005.     		EF 40 250 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 21 White ecu from Navarre with long curl (DR 275, D 1473, GR 203, Dav# 3800, KM# 180)
    1660 - (SAINT-PALAIS)
    SILVER - 27,09g - 38,9mm
    Very rare in this grade despite some adjustment marks.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale January 2010, HERITAGE auction Grundy collection, January 2009.     		MS 62 1 500 /
    2 500 €
  • Lot #: 22 White ecu from Navarre with long curl (DR 275, D 1473, GR 203, Dav# 3800, KM# 180)
    1661 - *+* (SAINT-PALAIS)
    SILVER - 27,16g - 38,3mm
    Rare date. Lightly cleaned.
    Provenance: BOURGEY, March 2006.     		EF 40 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 23 White ecu from Navarre with long curl (DR 275, D 1473, GR 203, Dav# 3800, KM# 180)
    1662 - + (SAINT-PALAIS)
    SILVER - 26,94g - 38,1mm
    Very rare date.
    		 VF 20 150 /
    300 €
  • Lot #: 24 White ecu 1st juvenile type (DR 290, D 1483, GR 205, Dav# 3802, KM# 211)
    1662 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 26,94g - 38,8mm
    1st juvenile type is clearly rarer than the one of the 2nd.
    Provenance: M. GIMBERT, 2004.     		VF 35 350 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 25 White ecu 1st juvenile type (DR 290, D 1483, GR 205, Dav# 3802, KM# 211)
    1663 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 27,38g - 38,6mm
    1st juvenile type is clearly rarer than the one of the 2nd, above all in this grade, despite light haymarks. Graded MS63 by PCGS.
    Provenance: HERITAGE auction Grundy collection, January 2009.     		MS 63 1 800 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 26 White ecu 2nd juvenile type (DR 306, D 1483, GR 206, Dav# 3802A, KM# 214)
    1664 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 27,30g - 39,2mm
    Very nice portrait. Light haymark on rim. Weaker reverse.
    Provenance: A. WEIL, January 2007.     		EF 45 400 /
    700 €
  • Lot #: 27 White ecu from Bearn, juvenile type (DR 292, D 1490, GR 208, Dav# 3804, KM# 216)
    1665 - PAU
    SILVER - 27,09g - 39,1mm
    Rare and type always sought after.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #22, March 2005.     		AU 50 1 300 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 28 White ecu 2nd juvenile type (DR 306, D 1483, GR 206, Dav# 3802A, KM# 214)
    1666 - 9 (RENNES)
    SILVER - 27,23g - 39,7mm
    Very nice portrait. Light adjustment marks and old cleaning.
    Provenance: M. GIMBERT private sale, 2005.     		AU 50 600 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 29 White ecu 2nd juvenile type (DR 306, D 1483, GR 206, Dav# 3802A, KM# 214)
    1667 - 9 (RENNES)
    SILVER - 27,28g - 39,9mm

    Provenance: WEIL auction, September 2006.     		AU 50 800 /
    1 400 €
  • Lot #: 30 White ecu 2nd juvenile type (DR 306, D 1483, GR 206, Dav# 3802A, KM# 214)
    1668 - 9 (RENNES)
    SILVER - 27,48g - 39,7mm

    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, July 2005.     		AU 53 1 000 /
    1 800 €
  • Lot #: 31 White ecu 2nd juvenile type (DR 306, D 1483, GR 206, Dav# 3802A, KM# 214)
    1669 - & (AIX EN PROVENCE)
    SILVER - 27,31g - 39,2mm
    Nice portrait. Light cleaning.
    Provenance: VINCHON, 2004.     		EF 45 800 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 32 White ecu 2nd juvenile type (DR 306, D 1483, GR 206, Dav# 3802A, KM# 214)
    1670 - 9 (RENNES)
    SILVER - 27,28g - 40,3mm
    Nice portrait. Tiny haymarks and adjustment marks.
    Provenance: P. MONTAY private sale, February 2010.     		AU 53 800 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 33 White ecu 2nd juvenile type (DR 306, D 1483, GR 206, Dav# 3802A, KM# 214)
    1671 - 9 (RENNES)
    SILVER - 27,22g - 41,1mm
    Nice portrait. Light adjustment marks and old cleaning.
    Provenance: VINCHON, 2005.     		EF 45 600 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 34 White ecu 2nd juvenile type (DR 306, D 1483, GR 206, Dav# 3802A, KM# 214)
    1672 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 26,94g - 39,7mm
    Rare year.
    Provenance: EBAY, 2004.     		VF 25 180 /
    300 €
  • Lot #: 35 White ecu with the tie (Parliamentary) (DR 311, D 1493, GR 209, Dav# 3805, KM# 226)
    1673 - 9 (RENNES)
    SILVER - 27,26g - 42,2mm
    Privy mark "dove". Obverse has been cleaned but reverse is superb.
    Provenance: WEIL auction, September 2006.     		AU 50 1 000 /
    1 600 €
  • Lot #: 36 White ecu from Bearn, juvenile type (DR 292, D 1490, GR 208, Dav# 3804, KM# 216)
    1674 - PAU
    SILVER - 27,02g - 38,7mm
    Rare type and always sought after - rarer date.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #26, June 2006.     		VF 30 400 /
    700 €
  • Lot #: 37 White ecu with the tie (Parliamentary) (DR 311, D 1493, GR 209, Dav# 3805, KM# 226)
    1675 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 27,18g - 38,7mm

    Provenance: Coinshow, February 2005     		EF 40 600 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 38 White ecu from Bearn, juvenile type (DR 292, D 1490, GR 208, Dav# 3804, KM# 216)
    1675 - PAU
    SILVER - 27,09g - 39,2mm
    Rare type and always sought after - nice strike.
    Provenance: Bruno BARRET private sale, October 2009.     		EF 45 900 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 39 White ecu with the tie (Parliamentary) (DR 311, D 1493, GR 209a, Dav# 3805, KM# 226)
    1676 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,10g - 39,3mm
    Rare date.
    Provenance: EBAY, January 2010.     		VF 25 400 /
    700 €
  • Lot #: 40 White ecu with the tie (Parliamentary) (DR 311, D 1493, GR 209, Dav# 3805, KM# 226)
    1677 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 27,08g - 38,4mm
    Very rare date.
    Provenance: EBAY, December 2005.     		VF 30 600 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 41 White ecu with the tie (Parliamentary) (DR 311, D 1493, GR 209a, Dav# 3805, KM# 226)
    1678 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,34g - 38,9mm
    Extremely rare date: Sobin has seen only one coin for Paris and another one for Bayonne. Light weakness.
    Provenance: LA PARPAIOLLE, January 2009.     		AU 55 1 200 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 42 White ecu with the tie (Parliamentary) (DR 311, D 1493, GR 210, Dav# 3805, KM# 226)
    1679 - 9 (RENNES)
    SILVER - 27,24g - 39,7mm
    Rare in this grade. Tiny adjustment marks.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, July 2006.     		AU 55 1 500 /
    2 500 €
  • Lot #: 43 White ecu with the tie (Parliamentary) (DR 311, D 1493, GR 210, Dav# 3805, KM# 226)
    1680 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,40g - 38,7mm
    Careful strike - rare in this grade.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD, private sale September 2017.     		AU 55 1 500 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 44 White ecu with the tie (Parliamentary) (DR 311, D 1493, GR 210, Dav# 3805, KM# 226)
    1681 - S (REIMS)
    SILVER - 27,39g - 39,7mm
    Very rare in this grade with great fineness on the wig. Tiny adjustment marks.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, December 2007.     		MS 60 2 500 /
    4 000 €
  • Lot #: 45 White ecu with the tie (Parliamentary) (DR 311, D 1493, GR 210, Dav# 3805, KM# 226)
    1682 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,27g - 39,3mm
    Rare.
    		 AU 50 1 200 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 46 White ecu with the tie (Parliamentary) (DR 311, D 1493, GR 210, Dav# 3805, KM# 226)
    1683 - 9 (RENNES)
    SILVER - 27,24g - 39,1mm
    Rare. Very nice strike with a magnificent portrait. Light haymarks and adjustment marks.
    Provenance: A. WEIL, January 2008.     		AU 53 1 400 /
    2 200 €
  • Lot #: 47 White ecu with the tie (Parliamentary) (DR 311, D 1493, GR 210, Dav# 3805, KM# 226)
    1684 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 27,10g - 38,8mm
    Very rare. Strike somewhat weak on obverse and light cleaning.
    Provenance: VINCHON, 2004.     		AU 53 1 200 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 48 White ecu with the tie (Parliamentary) (DR 311, D 1493, GR 210, Dav# 3805, KM# 226)
    1685 - 9 (RENNES)
    SILVER - 27,17g - 39,8mm
    Seems to be unique with this portrait with the tie (parliamentary) for 1685 in Rennes which was already normally striking crowns with ruffle on chest. Light haymarks.
    Provenance: C. SILBERSTEIN private sale, January 2008.     		EF 45 2 000 /
    3 500 €
  • Lot #: 49 Ecu for Flanders (DR 420, D 1509, GR 215, Dav# 3810, KM# 257)
    1685 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 37,23g - 41,0mm
    This type is spectacular for its large diameter as well as for its style, it is rare and much sought after. In addition, it almost never shows with such fineness in the wig.
    Provenance: PALOMBO auction, May 2006.     		AU 53 2 500 /
    4 000 €
  • Lot #: 50 White ecu with a wig (DR 324, D 1506, GR 214, Dav# 3807, KM# 255)
    1686 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,42g - 39,0mm
    Rare sought after type. Very nice strike despite a light die-break visible on reverse. Lightly cleaned.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, July 2008.     		AU 50 3 500 /
    6 000 €
  • Lot #: 51 Ecu for Flanders (DR 420, D 1509, GR 215, Dav# 3810, KM# 257)
    1686 - LL (LILLE)
    SILVER - 36,95g - 42,3mm
    Very nice homogeneous example for this rare and sought after type.
    Provenance: A. WEIL, 2004.     		EF 40 1 200 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 52 White ecu with a wig (DR 324, D 1506, GR 214, Dav# 3807, KM# 255)
    1687 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,20g - 39,3mm
    Rare sought after type even more difficult to find for such year. Very nice strike Light scratches.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, March 2017.     		AU 55 7 000 /
    11 000 €
  • Lot #: 53 White ecu with a wig (DR 324, D 1506, GR 214, Dav# 3807, KM# 255)
    1688 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 27,28g - 38,5mm
    Seems to be unique. Much south after rare year of this type. Unknown to Sobin who has identified only a single copy of 1688 for Paris. Tiny haymarks and lightly dipped.
    Provenance: C. BURGAN auction, July 1988.     		AU 55 6 000 /
    11 000 €
  • Lot #: 54 White ecu with a wig (DR 324, D 1506, GR 214, Dav# 3807, KM# 255)
    1689 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,43g - 38,6mm
    Rare sought after type. Very nice strike with its original luster. Scratch on the cheek.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, November 2007.     		MS 62 4 000 /
    7 000 €
  • Lot #: 55 Ecu with crowned double L's in cruciform, 1st type (DR 327, D 1514a, GR 216, Dav# 3811, KM# 275)
    1690 - 9 (RENNES)
    SILVER - 26,96g - 41,1mm
    Almost invisible reformation. Crowns for such type struck in Rennes seem to always have the reverse legend starting at 6 o'clock.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #25, January 2006.     		AU 58 600 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 56 Ecu with crowned double L's in cruciform, 1st type (DR 327, D 1514, GR 216, Dav# 3811, KM# 275)
    1691 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 27,15g - 39,5mm
    New flan. Such type crowns are harder to find on new flans versus reformed ones.
    Provenance: PARSY auction, December 2005.     		AU 59 800 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 57 Ecu with crowned double L's in cruciform, 1st type (DR 327, D 1514a, GR 216, Dav# 3811, KM# 275)
    1692 - 9 (RENNES)
    SILVER - 27,23g - 40,5mm
    Almost invisible reformation. Rare in such grade. Crowns for such type struck in Rennes seem to always have the reverse legend starting at 6 o'clock.
    Provenance: PALOMBO auction, May 2006.     		MS 61 1 700 /
    2 800 €
  • Lot #: 58 Ecu with crowned double L's in cruciform, 1st type (DR 327, D 1514a, GR 216, Dav# 3811, KM# 275)
    1693 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 27,24g - 41,1mm
    Reformation. Very rare (only one example reported by Sobin).
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #25, January 2006.     		EF 45 300 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 59 Ecu with palms (DR 338, D 1520a, GR 217, Dav# 3813, KM# 298)
    1693 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,18g - 41,5mm
    Barely visible reformation. Rare in this grade.
    Provenance: A. WEIL, February 2007.     		AU 58 700 /
    1 200 €
  • Lot #: 60 Ecu with palms (DR 338, D 1520a, GR 217, Dav# 3813, KM# 298)
    1694 - x (BESANÇON)
    SILVER - 27,32g - 40,0mm
    Reformation. Some hairlines.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #25, January 2006.     		MS 60 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 61 Ecu for Flanders with palms (DR 425, D 1528, GR 219, Dav# 3815, KM# 300)
    1694 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 36,89g - 44,9mm
    Sought after type.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD, private sale August 2005.     		VF 25 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 62 Ecu with palms (DR 338, D 1520a, GR 217, Dav# 3813, KM# 298)
    1695 - X (AMIENS)
    SILVER - 27,27g - 40,3mm
    Reformation. Very Rare in this quality - graded MS61 by PCGS.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, April 2008.     		MS 61 1 500 /
    2 500 €
  • Lot #: 63 Ecu with palms (DR 338, D 1520a, GR 217, Dav# 3813, KM# 298)
    1696 - X (AMIENS)
    SILVER - 27,15g - 39,2mm
    Almost invisible reformation. Rare in such grade.
    		 AU 58 800 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 64 Ecu with palms (DR 338, D 1520, GR 217, Dav# 3813, KM# 298)
    1697 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,26g - 40,5mm
    Rare and on a new flan. Such type crowns are very hard to find on new flans versus reformed ones. Rather late years like here do not show very often. Extracted From a slab NGC AU55.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, Mars 2009.     		AU 55 1 200 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 65 Ecu with palms (DR 338, D 1520, GR 217, Dav# 3813, KM# 298)
    1698 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 27,38g - 40,6mm
    Very rare and on a new flan. Such type crowns are very hard to find on new flans versus reformed ones. Later years like here do not show very often.
    Provenance: VINCHON, 2006.     		AU 58 1 200 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 66 Ecu with palms (DR 338, D 1520a, GR 217, Dav# 3813, KM# 298)
    1699 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 27,30g - 40,6mm
    Very rare and on a reformed flan. Later years like here do not show often at all.
    Provenance: INUMIS Mail Bid sale, 2010     		EF 40 500 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 67 Ecu for Flanders with palms (DR 425, D 1528, GR 219, Dav# 3815, KM# 300)
    1700 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 35,90g - 44,9mm
    This coin is extremely rare: It was unknown by Sobin and only one other example has been listed. This is the very last date found by Mr D. FENOUIL who spent more than 10 years searching for it.
    Provenance: Ex Collection J. Ph. Gauthier, ELSEN auction, December 2009.     		VF 25 2 500 /
    4 000 €
  • Lot #: 68 Ecu with insignia (DR 347, D 1533b, GR 220, Dav# 1316, KM# 329)
    1701 - S (REIMS)
    SILVER - 26,96g - 41,4mm
    Almost invisible reformation.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, December 2007.     		AU 50 400 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 69 Ecu with insignia (DR 347, D 1533b, GR 220, Dav# 1316, KM# 329)
    1702 - 9 (RENNES)
    SILVER - 27,27g - 41,3mm
    Reformation of quality with its vigorous reliefs an iridescent patina for this crown in its original condition. Grade MS64 by PCGS.
    Provenance: NGSA auction, December 2008.     		MS 64 1 800 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 70 Ecu with insignia (DR 347, D 1533b, GR 220, Dav# 1316, KM# 329)
    1703 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 27,10g - 41,5mm
    Almost invisible reformation. Rare in such grade. Very rare (only one example reported by Sobin), among all in this grade.
    Provenance: MDA Mail Bid sale, May 2010.     		AU 58 1 500 /
    2 500 €
  • Lot #: 71 Ecu with crowned double L's in cruciform, 2nd type (DR 363, D 1551, GR 224, Dav# 1320, KM# 360)
    1704 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 27,48g - 40,8mm
    New flan. Such type crowns are very hard to find on new flans versus reformed ones, among all in such grade.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #25, January 2006.     		MS 62 1 800 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 72 Ecu with crowned double L's in cruciform, 2nd type with large laureate head (DR 375, D 1558, GR 227, Dav# 1322, KM# 362)
    1704 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,25g - 39,5mm
    Very rare sought after type.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD, private sale September 2008.     		AU 50 4 000 /
    7 000 €
  • Lot #: 73 Ecu with crowned double L's in cruciform, 2nd type (DR 363, D 1551a, GR 224, Dav# 1320, KM# 360)
    1705 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,25g - 40,6mm
    Reformation. Very Rare in such quality - graded MS62 by PCGS.
    Provenance: A. WEIL auction, February 2007.     		MS 62 1 500 /
    2 500 €
  • Lot #: 74 Ecu with crowned double L's in cruciform, 2nd type with large laureate head (DR 375, D 1558, GR 227, Dav# 1322, KM# 362)
    1705 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 27,21g - 40,2mm
    5 over 4. Very rare sought after type, among all in such grade.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, September 2008.     		MS 62 7 500 /
    12 000 €
  • Lot #: 75 Ecu with crowned double L's in cruciform, 2nd type (DR 363, D 1551, GR 224, Dav# 1320, KM# 360)
    1706 - D (LYON)
    SILVER - 27,30g - 40,0mm
    New flan. Such type crowns are very hard to find on new flans versus reformed ones. In addition, this year is rare. Tiny adjustment marks and light cleaning.
    Provenance: CGB.     		AU 58 800 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 76 Ecu with crowned double L's in cruciform, 2nd type (DR 363, D 1551, GR 224, Dav# 1320, KM# 360)
    1707 - D (LYON)
    SILVER - 27,40g - 39,6mm
    New flan. This year is extremely rare and has not been seen on the market for many years. Only one example reported by Sobin for three mints: Paris, Lyon and Rennes. Tiny adjustment marks.
    		 EF 45 3 500 /
    5 000 €
  • Lot #: 77 Ecu with crowned double L's in cruciform, 2nd type (DR 363, D 1551, GR 224, Dav# 1320, KM# 360)
    1708 - 9 (RENNES)
    SILVER - 27,38g - 40,0mm
    New flan. Signs of host coin. Such type crowns are very hard to find on new flans versus reformed ones. Rare year above all in such grade. Extracted from a NGC MS62 slab.
    Provenance: HERITAGE auction Grundy collection, January 2009.     		MS 62 2 000 /
    3 500 €
  • Lot #: 78 Ecu with crowned double L's in cruciform, 2nd type (DR 363, D 1551, GR 224, Dav# 1320, KM# 360)
    1709 - D (LYON)
    SILVER - 27,52g - 39,7mm
    New flan. Such type crowns are very hard to find on new flans versus reformed ones. Rare year.
    Provenance: ICE auction, February 2010.     		AU 59 1 800 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 79 Ecu with 3 crowns (DR 378, D 1568, GR 229, Dav# 1324, KM# 386)
    1709 - S (REIMS)
    SILVER - 30,58g - 41,1mm
    Very Rare in such quality - graded MS62 by PCGS.
    Provenance: VINCHON, 2006.     		MS 62 1 300 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 80 Ecu with 3 crowns (DR 378, D 1568, GR 229, Dav# 1324, KM# 386)
    1710 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 30,47g - 40,4mm
    Rare in condition despite tiny adjustment marks.
    Provenance: HERITAGE auction, January 2007.     		MS 60 800 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 81 Ecu with 3 crowns (DR 378, D 1568, GR 229, Dav# 1324, KM# 386)
    1711 - X (AMIENS)
    SILVER - 30,59g - 40,0mm
    Very nice strike and rare in this condition.
    Provenance: ICE auction, February 2010.     		MS 63 1 800 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 82 Ecu with 3 crowns (DR 378, D 1568, GR 229, Dav# 1324, KM# 386)
    1712 - 9 (RENNES)
    SILVER - 30,68g - 40,8mm
    Light adjustment marks.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #28, February 2007.     		AU 53 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 83 Ecu with 3 crowns (DR 378, D 1568, GR 229, Dav# 1324, KM# 386)
    1713 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 30,68g - 40,7mm
    Very rare (only one coin reported by Sobin). Light cleaning.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #25, January 2006.     		AU 55 600 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 84 Ecu with 3 crowns (DR 378, D 1568, GR 229, Dav# 1324, KM# 386)
    1714 - E (TOURS)
    SILVER - 30,66g - 41,3mm
    Very rare (only one coin reported by Sobin). Light cleaning and haymark.
    Provenance: C. SILBERSTEIN private sale, 2006.     		AU 50 500 /
    900 €
  • Lot #: 85 Ecu with 3 crowns (DR 378, D 1568, GR 229, Dav# 1324, KM# 386)
    1715 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 30,49g - 41,3mm
    Rare in this grade.
    Provenance: C. BURGAN Mail Bid sale, July 2007.     		MS 62 1 200 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 86 Ecu with 3 crowns (DR 524, D 1648, GR 316, Dav# 1325, KM# 412)
    1715 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 30,48g - 41,5mm
    The very first and by far the rarest of the crown types for Louis XV. Fine patina. Light adjustment marks.
    Provenance: VINCHON, 2005.     		AU 50 15 000 /
    25 000 €
  • Lot #: 87 Ecu vertugadin (DR 526, D 1651a, GR 317, Dav# 1326, KM# 414)
    1715 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 30,44g - 41,9mm
    Reformation. Tiny edge nick. Dark patina.
    Provenance: INUMIS Mail Bid sale, April 2007.     		AU 58 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 88 Ecu vertugadin (DR 526, D 1651a, GR 317, Dav# 1326, KM# 414)
    1716 - X (AMIENS)
    SILVER - 30,44g - 42,3mm
    Reformation. Rare in this grade.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #31, June 2007.     		AU 59 700 /
    1 200 €
  • Lot #: 89 Ecu vertugadin (DR 526, D 1651a, GR 317, Dav# 1326, KM# 414)
    1717 - E (TOURS)
    SILVER - 30,48g - 42,3mm
    Reformation. Very rare (only one example reported by Sobin).
    		 AU 50 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 90 Ecu vertugadin (DR 526, D 1651, GR 317, Dav# 1326, KM# 414)
    1718 - 9 (RENNES)
    SILVER - 30,48g - 41,9mm
    New flan. Such type crowns are hard to find on new flans versus reformed ones, above all in such grade. Tiny adjustment marks.
    Provenance: M. GIMBERT, 2006.     		MS 62 1 500 /
    2 500 €
  • Lot #: 91 Ecu with Navarre arms "Westphalian" (DR 532, D 1657, GR 318, Dav# 1327, KM# 435)
    1718 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 24,40g - 38,7mm
    Very rare in this grade despite tiny adjustment marks.
    Provenance: USA, 2006.     		MS 62 700 /
    1 200 €
  • Lot #: 92 Ecu with Navarre arms "Westphalian" (DR 532, D 1657, GR 318, Dav# 1327, KM# 435)
    1719 - 9 (RENNES)
    SILVER - 24,50g - 38,2mm
    Very rare in this grade despite tiny adjustment marks. Very nice patina.
    Provenance: DROUOT auction, December 2005.     		MS 62 700 /
    1 200 €
  • Lot #: 93 Ecu of France (DR 540, D 1665, GR 319, Dav# 1328, KM# 459)
    1720 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,46g - 39,0mm
    Under-type traces.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #31, June 2007.     		AU 58 700 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 94 Ecu of France (DR 540, D 1665, GR 319, Dav# 1328, KM# 459)
    1721 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 24,32g - 38,6mm
    Overstrike of great quality and rare mint for that year.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD, private sale July 2005.     		MS 60 1 300 /
    2 500 €
  • Lot #: 95 Ecu of France (DR 540, D 1665, GR 319, Dav# 1328, KM# 459)
    1722 - E (TOURS)
    SILVER - 24,26g - 39,3mm
    Overstrike of great quality and rare mint for that year.
    Provenance: M. GIMBERT private sale, 2005.     		AU 59 1 000 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 96 Ecu of France (DR 540, D 1665, GR 319, Dav# 1328, KM# 459)
    1723 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,42g - 39,4mm
    Under-type traces despite a strong overstrike.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #24, June 2005.     		AU 58 800 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 97 Ecu of France (DR 540, D 1665a, GR 319, Dav# 1328, KM# 459)
    1724 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,48g - 38,5mm
    Struck on new flan - light haymarks.
    Provenance: C. BURGAN, October 2006.     		AU 58 1 300 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 98 Ecu with eight "L" (DR 547, D 1670, GR 320, Dav# 1329, KM# 472)
    1724 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 23,59g - 39,0mm
    Very nice strike, has not circulated. Nice patina. Tiny adjustment marks on rim.
    Provenance: C. BURGAN, October 2006.     		MS 63 1 800 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 99 Ecu with eight "L" (DR 547, D 1670, GR 320, Dav# 1329, KM# 472)
    1725 - H (LA ROCHELLE)
    SILVER - 23,62g - 39,4mm
    Very nice strike has not circulated. Nice blue patina. Light striking split and adjustment marks on rim.
    		 MS 62 1 000 /
    1 800 €
  • Lot #: 100 Ecu with dressed bust & olive branches (DR 552, D 1675, GR 321, Dav# 1330, KM# 486)
    1726 - P (DIJON)
    SILVER - 29,41g - 41,6mm
    Rare in such quality. Graded MS63 by PCGS.
    Provenance: A. WEIL auction, January 2007.     		MS 63 900 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 101 Ecu with dressed bust & olive branches (DR 552, D 1675, GR 321, Dav# 1330, KM# 486)
    1727 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,45g - 40,7mm
    Tiny adjustment marks on obverse.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, October 2008.     		MS 62 600 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 102 Ecu with dressed bust & olive branches (DR 552, D 1675, GR 321, Dav# 1330, KM# 486)
    1728 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 29,42g - 41,6mm
    Nice reliefs but has been cleaned.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, July 2005.     		AU 58 250 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 103 Ecu with dressed bust & olive branches (DR 552, D 1675, GR 321, Dav# 1330, KM# 486)
    1729 - & (AIX EN PROVENCE)
    SILVER - 29,59g - 39,5mm
    Tiny haymarks.
    		 AU 58 250 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 104 Ecu with dressed bust & olive branches (DR 552, D 1675, GR 321, Dav# 1330, KM# 486)
    1730 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 29,40g - 41,0mm
    Very nice strike with blue patina. Rare in such quality. Graded MS62 by PCGS.
    Provenance: HERITAGE auction Grundy collection, January 2009.     		MS 62 800 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 105 Ecu with dressed bust & olive branches (DR 552, D 1675, GR 321, Dav# 1330, KM# 486)
    1731 - R (ORLEANS)
    SILVER - 29,38g - 41,0mm
    Very rare among all in such grade. Light haymarks.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, November 2012.     		AU 58 500 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 106 Ecu with dressed bust & olive branches (DR 552, D 1675, GR 321, Dav# 1330, KM# 486)
    1732 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,46g - 41,2mm
    Slight scratches on reverse and some few hairlines.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, June 2006.     		MS 61 250 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 107 Ecu with dressed bust & olive branches (DR 552, D 1675, GR 321, Dav# 1330, KM# 486)
    1733 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,49g - 41,5mm
    2nd semester. Strong strike - tiny adjustment marks and some few hairlines.
    		 MS 61 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 108 Ecu with dressed bust & olive branches (DR 552, D 1675, GR 321, Dav# 1330, KM# 486)
    1734 - T (NANTES)
    SILVER - 29,52g - 41,1mm
    Nice example despite a light cleaning.
    Provenance: A. WEIL, January 2007.     		AU 58 350 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 109 Ecu with dressed bust & olive branches (DR 552, D 1675, GR 321, Dav# 1330, KM# 486)
    1735 - X (AMIENS)
    SILVER - 29,39g - 40,5mm
    Very rare. Light oxidation.
    		 AU 53 250 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 110 Ecu with dressed bust & olive branches (DR 552, D 1675, GR 321, Dav# 1330, KM# 486)
    1736 - E (TOURS)
    SILVER - 29,35g - 40,0mm
    6 over 5. Nice blue patina. Tiny adjustment marks and some hairlines.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, July 2009.     		MS 61 600 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 111 Ecu with dressed bust & olive branches (DR 552, D 1675, GR 321, Dav# 1330, KM# 486)
    1737 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 29,37g - 40,8mm
    Lightly cleaned.
    Provenance: ARGENTEUIL coinshow, February 2006.     		AU 58 300 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 112 Ecu with dressed bust & olive branches (DR 552, D 1675, GR 321, Dav# 1330, KM# 486)
    1738 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 29,45g - 41,0mm
    8 over 7. Very rare among all in such grade. Tiny adjustment marks.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, March 2011.     		AU 58 400 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 113 Ecu with dressed bust & olive branches (DR 552, D 1675, GR 321, Dav# 1330, KM# 486)
    1739 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 29,33g - 40,5mm
    Cleaned, light scratches.
    Provenance: A. POINSIGNON, 2007.     		AU 50 150 /
    300 €
  • Lot #: 114 Ecu with dressed bust & olive branches (DR 552, D 1675, GR 321, Dav# 1330, KM# 486)
    1740 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,44g - 41,2mm
    Very rare (Never seen by Sobin).
    Provenance: CGB, private sale.     		AU 55 400 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 115 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1740 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,33g - 41,8mm
    This crown is always sought after for the rare first year of the type, always carefully struck. Has been cleaned in the past.
    Provenance: ARGENOR auction, April 2008.     		MS 61 2 500 /
    5 000 €
  • Lot #: 116 Ecu with dressed bust & olive branches (DR 552, D 1675, GR 321, Dav# 1330, KM# 486)
    1741 - Q (PERPIGNAN)
    SILVER - 28,88g - 40,7mm
    Last year for the type. Extremely rare and most likely unique.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #39, June 2009.     		VF 20 120 /
    200 €
  • Lot #: 117 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1741 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 29,28g - 41,5mm
    Very rare (only one coin reported by Sobin).
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #31, June 2007.     		AU 53 250 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 118 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1742 - T (NANTES)
    SILVER - 29,48g - 39,6mm
    Tiny adjustment marks.
    Provenance: C. SMITH, March 2008.     		MS 63 1 000 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 119 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1743 - E (TOURS)
    SILVER - 28,72g - 40,8mm
    Very rare. Light scratches, has been cleaned and developed patina since then.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #23, November 2004.     		EF 45 150 /
    300 €
  • Lot #: 120 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1744 - T (NANTES)
    SILVER - 29,30g - 40,1mm
    Nice strike. Light adjustment marks and has been cleaned.
    		 AU 55 250 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 121 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1745 - & (AIX EN PROVENCE)
    SILVER - 29,67g - 39,6mm

    		 EF 40 80 /
    150 €
  • Lot #: 122 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1746 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 29,33g - 40,0mm
    Exceptionally beautiful, perfectly struck with lovely iridescent patina.
    Provenance: PARSY auction, April 2008.     		MS 63 1 600 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 123 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1747 - Q (PERPIGNAN)
    SILVER - 29,19g - 41,5mm
    7 over 5. Rare mint for the type - Tiny rim nick & adjustment marks.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, July 2005.     		EF 45 250 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 124 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1748 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 29,31g - 40,3mm
    Very careful strike & very pleasant despite a light cleaning.
    		 AU 58 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 125 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1749 - 9 (RENNES)
    SILVER - 29,45g - 41,0mm
    Very rare and exceptionally beautiful, perfectly struck with lovely iridescent patina.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, September 2010, ex. Slawson collection.     		MS 63 1 800 /
    3 500 €
  • Lot #: 126 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1750 - AA (METZ)
    SILVER - 29,18g - 40,6mm
    Has been cleaned
    Provenance: J. BREIL private sale, 2005.     		AU 50 200 /
    350 €
  • Lot #: 127 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1751 - AA (METZ)
    SILVER - 29,32g - 40,6mm
    Rare & very nice strike.
    Provenance: C. BURGAN, March 2008.     		MS 60 1 200 /
    2 500 €
  • Lot #: 128 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1752 - H (LA ROCHELLE)
    SILVER - 29,37g - 40,8mm
    Rare & very nice strike. Light haymarks and oxidation spots.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, February 2006.     		MS 62 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 129 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1753 - AA (METZ)
    SILVER - 29,35g - 40,3mm
    3 over 2. Rare mint - Very careful strike & very pleasant despite a light cleaning.
    Provenance: WEIL auction, February 2007.     		AU 58 350 /
    700 €
  • Lot #: 130 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1754 - AA (METZ)
    SILVER - 29,38g - 41,1mm

    		 VF 30 100 /
    200 €
  • Lot #: 131 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1755 - 9 (RENNES)
    SILVER - 29,48g - 41,7mm
    Light die-break.
    Provenance: HERITAGE auction Grundy collection, January 2009.     		AU 55 250 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 132 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1756 - D (LYON)
    SILVER - 29,40g - 41,7mm
    Light haymarks on obverse - The reverse is splendid.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, August 2008.     		AU 59 600 /
    1 200 €
  • Lot #: 133 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1757 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,30g - 41,6mm
    Hairlines following light cleaning.
    		 AU 50 150 /
    300 €
  • Lot #: 134 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1758 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,23g - 41,2mm
    Uncommon year. Test mark on edge.
    		 EF 40 100 /
    200 €
  • Lot #: 135 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1759 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,44g - 41,2mm
    Light adjustment marks & cleaning.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #25, January 2006.     		AU 55 180 /
    350 €
  • Lot #: 136 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1760 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,38g - 41,8mm
    Light scratch on cheek & old cleaning.
    Provenance: CGB.     		AU 53 150 /
    300 €
  • Lot #: 137 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1761 - R (ORLEANS)
    SILVER - 29,37g - 41,8mm
    Tiny oxidation spots & scratches.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #26, June 2006.     		AU 58 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 138 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1762 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,35g - 41,7mm
    Careful strike.
    Provenance: HERITAGE auction Grundy collection, January 2009.     		MS 60 500 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 139 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1763 - M (TOULOUSE)
    SILVER - 29,14g - 41,2mm
    Rare - Nice patina.
    Provenance: WEIL auction, September 2006.     		AU 58 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 140 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1764 - T (NANTES)
    SILVER - 29,31g - 39,1mm
    Two shallow scratches on obverse.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, July 2005.     		AU 58 350 /
    700 €
  • Lot #: 141 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1765 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 29,48g - 42,0mm
    With its original luster - light haymarks.
    		 MS 61 300 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 142 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1766 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 29,41g - 41,2mm
    With its full luster despite spread-out haymarks on obverse.
    Provenance: C. SILBERSTEIN private sale, March 2007.     		MS 62 400 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 143 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1767 - R (ORLEANS)
    SILVER - 28,92g - 40,9mm

    Provenance: ARGENOR auction, May 2007.     		MS 60 600 /
    1 200 €
  • Lot #: 144 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1768 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 29,30g - 41,6mm
    Full luster remaining - Tiny haymarks.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #24, June 2005.     		MS 62 250 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 145 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1769 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,40g - 42,0mm
    Nice strike - light haymarks & cleaning.
    		 AU 55 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 146 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1770 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 29,32g - 42,0mm
    70 over 69. Very Rare - lightly scraped.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, March 2006.     		EF 45 250 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 147 Ecu with olive branches & old head (DR 562, D 1685, GR 323, Dav# 1332, KM# 551, 563)
    1770 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,42g - 42,5mm
    First & very rare year for the type - Very careful strike on a broad flan.
    Provenance: ARGENOR auction; April 2008     		AU 59 4 000 /
    8 000 €
  • Lot #: 148 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1771 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 29,19g - 41,4mm
    Rare. Tiny haymarks.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, December 2005.     		VF 35 100 /
    200 €
  • Lot #: 149 Ecu with olive branches & old head (DR 562, D 1685, GR 323, Dav# 1332, KM# 551, 563)
    1771 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,39g - 41,3mm

    		 AU 59 2 500 /
    4 000 €
  • Lot #: 150 Ecu with olive branches & bandeau type (DR 557, D 1680, GR 322, Dav# 1331, KM# 512)
    1772 - & (AIX EN PROVENCE)
    SILVER - 29,20g - 41,3mm
    Very Rare. Oxidation.
    Provenance: DELCAMPE, November 2005.     		VF 35 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 151 Ecu with olive branches & old head (DR 562, D 1685, GR 323, Dav# 1332, KM# 551, 563)
    1772 - D (LYON)
    SILVER - 29,49g - 40,9mm
    Splendid example.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #25, January 2006.     		MS 63 3 500 /
    6 000 €
  • Lot #: 152 Ecu with olive branches & old head (DR 562, D 1685, GR 323, Dav# 1332, KM# 551, 563)
    1773 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 29,05g - 40,0mm
    Light haymarks - has been brushed.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #35, June 2008.     		AU 50 250 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 153 Ecu with olive branches & old head (DR 562, D 1685, GR 323, Dav# 1332, KM# 551, 563)
    1774 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 29,43g - 41,9mm

    Provenance: HERITAGE auction Grundy collection, January 2009.     		MS 63 3 000 /
    6 000 €
  • Lot #: 154 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type (DR 606, D 1708, GR 356, R 8, Dav# 1333, KM# 564)
    1774 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,41g - 41,7mm
    First and very rare year for the reign. Trial strike been circulated.
    Provenance: A. WEIL auction, May 2008, CGB Mail Bid sale #24, June 2005.     		AU 55 1 200 /
    2 500 €
  • Lot #: 155 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type (DR 606, D 1708, GR 356, R 8, Dav# 1333, KM# 564)
    1775 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 29,38g - 41,3mm
    Light haymarks.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, February 2006.     		AU 50 100 /
    200 €
  • Lot #: 156 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type (DR 606, D 1708, GR 356, R 8, Dav# 1333, KM# 564)
    1776 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 29,25g - 41,2mm
    Lightly cleaned.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, December 2005.     		AU 58 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 157 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type (DR 606, D 1708, GR 356, R 8, Dav# 1333, KM# 564)
    1777 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 29,24g - 40,8mm

    		 EF 40 100 /
    200 €
  • Lot #: 158 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type (DR 606, D 1708, GR 356, R 8, Dav# 1333, KM# 564)
    1778 - M (TOULOUSE)
    SILVER - 29,35g - 41,2mm
    Very pleasant portrait - lightly haymarks.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #26, June 2006.     		AU 50 200 /
    350 €
  • Lot #: 159 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type (DR 606, D 1708, GR 356, R 8, Dav# 1333, KM# 564)
    1779 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 29,22g - 42,9mm
    Very pleasant reverse - lightly cleaned.
    		 EF 45 150 /
    250 €
  • Lot #: 160 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type (DR 606, D 1708, GR 356, R 8, Dav# 1333, KM# 564)
    1780 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 29,17g - 39,6mm
    Never seen by Sobin - Seems to be the only known specimen of this date for the mint.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #39, June 2009.     		VF 35 400 /
    700 €
  • Lot #: 161 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type (DR 606, D 1708, GR 356, R 8, Dav# 1333, KM# 564)
    1781 - Q (PERPIGNAN)
    SILVER - 29,10g - 41,3mm

    		 EF 40 100 /
    200 €
  • Lot #: 162 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type, from Pau (DR 606a, D 1708, GR 356a, R 9, Dav# 1334, KM# 572)
    1782 - PAU
    SILVER - 29,22g - 41,2mm
    Light haymark.
    Provenance: A. WEIL 2007.     		EF 45 100 /
    200 €
  • Lot #: 163 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type (DR 606, D 1708, GR 356, R 8, Dav# 1333, KM# 564)
    1783 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,14g - 41,8mm
    Strike of the 1st semester, not as common as the ones of the 2nd one.
    		 AU 50 150 /
    250 €
  • Lot #: 164 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type (DR 606, D 1708, GR 356, R 8, Dav# 1333, KM# 564)
    1784 - I (LIMOGES)
    SILVER - 29,33g - 40,3mm
    Very rare in this quality.
    		 MS 63 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 165 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type, from Pau (DR 606a, D 1708, GR 356a, R 9, Dav# 1334, KM# 572)
    1785 - PAU
    SILVER - 29,20g - 41,6mm
    Rare in this quality despite tiny adjustment marks.
    		 MS 62 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 166 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type, from Pau (DR 606a, D 1708, GR 356a, R 9, Dav# 1334, KM# 572)
    1786 - PAU
    SILVER - 29,33g - 41,8mm
    Rare in this quality despite tiny adjustment marks. Variety with misspelling on edge "SALUVM" instead of "SALVUM".
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #25, January 2006.     		MS 62 350 /
    700 €
  • Lot #: 167 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type (DR 606, D 1708, GR 356, R 8, Dav# 1333, KM# 564)
    1786 - Q (PERPIGNAN)
    SILVER - 28,61g - 41,4mm
    Rare variety "LUD.XI."
    Provenance: C. SILBERSTEIN private sale, February 2007.     		VF 30 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 168 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type (DR 606, D 1708, GR 356, R 8, Dav# 1333, KM# 564)
    1787 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 29,28g - 41,9mm
    With its full original luster, strike somewhat weak on obverse and adjustment marks on reverse.
    Provenance: GOLDBERG, June 2007.     		AU 58 150 /
    300 €
  • Lot #: 169 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type (DR 606, D 1708, GR 356, R 8, Dav# 1333, KM# 564)
    1788 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,26g - 42,3mm
    2nd semester. Pleasant example despite a light cleaning and a minor weakness on legends.
    Provenance: A. WEIL auction, February 2007.     		AU 59 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 170 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type (DR 606, D 1708, GR 356, R 8, Dav# 1333, KM# 564)
    1789 - H (LA ROCHELLE)
    SILVER - 29,22g - 41,2mm
    Very nice strike - light cleaning.
    Provenance: C. BURGAN.     		AU 59 600 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 171 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type (DR 606, D 1708, GR 356, R 8, Dav# 1333, KM# 564)
    1790 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,53g - 41,8mm
    Very pleasant portrait. Rare in this quality despite tiny adjustment marks.
    		 MS 62 400 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 172 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type (DR 606, D 1708, GR 356, R 8, Dav# 1333, KM# 564)
    1791 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,17g - 42,6mm
    1st semester, heron. Very rare in this condition despite a light cleaning.
    		 MS 62 500 /
    900 €
  • Lot #: 173 Ecu with olive branches & dressed bust type (DR 606, D 1708, GR 356, R 8, Dav# 1333, KM# 564)
    1792 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,41g - 41,9mm
    Very careful strike for this very rare last year of the type. Some hairlines.
    Provenance: VINCHON, 2005.     		MS 61 1 500 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 174 ECU for 6 livres "FRANÇAIS" type (G 54, R 47, Dav# 1335A, KM# 616)
    1792 - BB (STRASBOURG)
    SILVER - 29,19G - 38,7mm
    2nd semester. Extremely rare type.
    Provenance: VINCHON, 2006.     		VF 35 3 000 /
    5 000 €
  • Lot #: 175 ECU for 6 livres "FRANÇOIS" type (G 55, R 46, Dav# 3135, KM# 615)
    1792 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,05g - 38,3mm
    2nd semester - Rare variety with reversed cap.
    Provenance: MM 17, 2007.     		VF 25 400 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 176 ECU for 6 livres "FRANÇOIS" type (G 55, R 46, Dav# 3135, KM# 615)
    1792 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,43g - 39,8mm
    Careful strike of the 2nd semester with high reliefs on a broad flan and a nice patina.
    Provenance: VINCHON auction, "collection of an art lover, October 2002.     		MS 62 1 500 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 177 ECU for 6 livres "FRANÇOIS" type (G 55, R 46, Dav# 3135, KM# 615)
    1792 - w (LILLE)
    SILVER - 29,41g - 40,2mm
    Strike of 2nd semester of exceptional quality with its full original luster. Graded MS65 by PCGS.
    Provenance: USA, April 2008.     		MS 65 2 500 /
    4 000 €
  • Lot #: 178 ECU for 6 livres "FRANÇAIS" type (G 54, R 47, Dav# 1335A, KM# 616)
    1793 - BB (STRASBOURG)
    SILVER - 29,19G - 37,8mm
    Already extremely rare for the type, but even more for the year.
    Provenance: A. WEIL, February 2007.     		VF 25 2 500 /
    4 000 €
  • Lot #: 179 ECU for 6 livres "FRANÇOIS" type (G 55, R 46, Dav# 3135, KM# 615)
    1793 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,07g - 39,3mm
    Variety 93 over 92, "an 5" over "an 4". With its original luster - tiny adjustment marks.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, June 2008.     		MS 63 1 200 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 180 Conventional ecu of 6 livres "FRANÇOISE" type (G 58, R 78, Dav# 1336, KM# 624)
    1793 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 29,40g - 38,3mm
    Strike of 1st semester. Type very difficult to find in this quality with its full original luster. Graded MS63 by PCGS.
    Provenance: VINCHON, November 2005.     		MS 63 2 000 /
    3 500 €
  • Lot #: 181 Conventional ecu of 6 livres "FRANÇAISE" type (G 59, R 79, Dav# 1336var, KM 624var)
    1793 - BB (STRASBOURG)
    SILVER - 28,86g - 37,4mm
    Extremely rare.
    Provenance: AU PAPIER MONNAIE private sale, May 2007.     		VG 10 800 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 182 Conventional ecu of 6 livres "FRANÇOISE" type without AD date (G 60, R 80, Dav# 1336A, KM# 625)
    ND - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 29,24g - 38,6mm
    Sought after type and difficult to find in this quality.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, July 2008.     		AU 50 2 000 /
    4 000 €
  • Lot #: 183 5 FRANCS "Union et Force" type (Directoire), variety "union" packed, large leave with acorns - edge by collar (G 563, F 287, Dav# 1337, KM# 639)
    AN 4 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,31g - 36,8mm
    The very first 5 francs coin. Scarce.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #37, January 2009.     		VF 25 100 /
    200 €
  • Lot #: 184 5 FRANCS "Union et Force" type (Directoire), variety "union" packed, large leave with acorns (G 563, F 288, Dav# 1337, KM# 639)
    AN 4 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,31g - 36,8mm

    Provenance: USA, 2007.     		AU 58 800 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 185 5 FRANCS "Union et Force" type (Directoire), variety "union" packed, large leave with acorns (G 563, F 288, Dav# 1337, KM# 639)
    AN 5 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,79g - 37,1mm
    With good eye appeal despite a light cleaning.
    Provenance: A. WEIL, September 2006.     		MS 61 800 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 186 5 FRANCS "Union et Force" type (directoire), variety "union" loose, large leave with acorns (G 563, F 291, Dav# 1337, KM# 639)
    AN 6 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,87g - 37,3mm
    6 over 5. Very rare in this grade with a lovely iridescent patina. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: HERITAGE auction, June 2007 and PALOMBO, 2006.     		MS 63 1 800 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 187 5 FRANCS "Union et Force" type (Directoire), variety "union" packed, large leave with acorns (G 563, F 288, Dav# 1337, KM# 639)
    AN 7 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,08g - 37,0mm
    Light weakness on the olive branch on reverse. Some hairlines.
    Provenance: A. WEIL, 2006.     		MS 60 800 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 188 5 FRANCS "Union et Force" type (Consulate), variety "union" loose, large leave with acorns (G 563a, F 291, Dav# 1337, KM# 639)
    AN 8 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 24,82g - 37,8mm
    8 over 5. Some hairlines. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, March 2006.     		AU 58 700 /
    1 400 €
  • Lot #: 189 5 FRANCS "Union et Force" type (Consulate), variety "union" packed, large leave with acorns (G 563a, F 288, Dav# 1337, KM# 639)
    AN 9 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 24,93g - 37,2mm
    Still a lot of original luster despite some hairlines. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, September 2007.     		AU 55 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 190 5 FRANCS "Union et Force" type (Consulate), variety "union" packed, large leave with acorns (G 563a, F 288, Dav# 1337, KM# 639)
    AN10 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,95g - 37,6mm
    Very nice strike well centered. Has been cleaned.
    Provenance: KUNKER auction, June 2005.     		MS 60 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 191 5 FRANCS "Union et Force" type (Consulate), variety "union" packed, large leave with only high and low acorns (G 563a, F 300, Dav# 1337, KM# 639)
    AN11 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,92g - 37,1mm
    Variety without the bar above the date. Very rare in this grade despite some hairlines. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: C. SILBERSTEIN November 2006, VAN DER SCHUEREN October 2006.     		MS 62 1 500 /
    2 500 €
  • Lot #: 192 5 FRANCS Bonaparte, 1st consul (G 577, F 301, KM# 650, 659)
    AN XI - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,92g - 37,2mm
    Very rare in this condition despite some hairlines.
    Provenance: A. WEIL, 2006.     		MS 62 1 000 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 193 5 FRANCS Bonaparte, 1st consul (G 577, F 301, KM# 650, 659)
    AN12 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,04g - 37,1mm
    Very rare in this condition - Year12 being more difficult to find in high grade than Year XI. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, September 2009.     		MS 63 2 000 /
    4 000 €
  • Lot #: 194 5 FRANCS Napoleon Emperor, intermediate type (revolutionary calendar) (G 579, F 302, KM# 660)
    AN12 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,58g - 37,3mm
    Trial strike proof plain edge. According to Gadoury 1989, only 3 copies exist. Graded proof 63 by PCGS.
    Provenance: VINCHON private sale.     		MS 63 8 000 /
    15 000 €
  • Lot #: 195 5 FRANCS Napoleon Emperor (revolutionary calendar) (G 580, F 303, KM# 662)
    AN13 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,07g - 38,3mm
    Careful strike. Has been cleaned - hairlines.
    Provenance: AU PAPIER MONNAIE private sale, October 2007.     		MS 62 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 196 5 FRANCS Napoleon Emperor (revolutionary calendar) (G 580, F 303, KM# 662)
    AN14 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,09g - 36,9mm
    Nice patina over old cleaning with some hairlines. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #44, June 2010.     		MS 62 1 500 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 197 5 FRANCS Napoleon Emperor (gregorian calendar) (G 581, F 304, KM# 673)
    1806 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,88g - 37,1mm
    Rare in this grade. Refined patina.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, September 2007.     		MS 62 1 500 /
    2 500 €
  • Lot #: 198 5 FRANCS Napoleon Emperor (gregorian calendar) (G 581, F 304, KM# 673)
    1807 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,2mm
    Very rare in such grade. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: C. BURGAN auction, June 2009.     		MS 62 2 000 /
    4 000 €
  • Lot #: 199 5 FRANCS Napoleon Emperor, transitory type (bare head, republican reverse) (G 582, F 305, KM# 685)
    1807 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,08g - 37,2mm
    The rarest type for Napoleon, always sought after in any grade. This example is of exceptional quality - This is obviously the one showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, September 2009.     		MS 61 10 000 /
    18 000 €
  • Lot #: 200 5 FRANCS Laureate Napoleon (republican reverse) (G 583, F 306, KM# 686)
    1807 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,98g - 37,1mm
    Very rare. Lightly cleaned.
    Provenance: MERSON private sale, 2005     		AU 50 1 500 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 201 5 FRANCS Laureate Napoleon (republican reverse) (G 583, F 306, KM# 686)
    1808 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 25,21g - 37,1mm
    Rare in this grade.
    Provenance: HERITAGE auction, January 2009.     		AU 55 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 202 5 FRANCS Laureate Napoleon (imperial reverse) (G 584, F 307, KM# 694)
    1809 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,22g - 37,1mm
    Nice strike. Lightly cleaned with some hairlines. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: PALOMBO auction, May 2007.     		MS 62 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 203 5 FRANCS Laureate Napoleon (imperial reverse) (G 584, F 307, KM# 694)
    1810 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 24,91g - 37,1mm
    Very rare in such grade. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: C. BURGAN auction, June 2009.     		MS 63 1 000 /
    1 800 €
  • Lot #: 204 5 FRANCS Laureate Napoleon (imperial reverse) (G 584, F 307, KM# 694)
    1811 - D (LYON)
    SILVER - 25,02g - 37,1mm
    Rare in such grade.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, June 2009.     		MS 61 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 205 5 FRANCS Laureate Napoleon (imperial reverse) (G 584, F 307, KM# 694)
    1812 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 25,11g - 37,3mm

    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #26, June 2006.     		AU 58 180 /
    350 €
  • Lot #: 206 5 FRANCS Laureate Napoleon (imperial reverse) (G 584, F 307, KM# 694)
    1813 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 24,97g - 37,2mm
    Tiny adjustment marks. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    		 MS 61 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 207 5 FRANCS Laureate Napoleon (imperial reverse) (G 584, F 307, KM# 694)
    1814 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,10g - 37,2mm
    Wonderful example with iridescent patina for this difficult year to find. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: SNENNP coinshow in Paris, March 2009.     		MS 64 1 500 /
    2 500 €
  • Lot #: 208 5 FRANCS Louis XVIII, dressed bust type (G 591, F 308, KM# 702)
    1814 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 24,98g - 37,3mm
    Proof like but has been cleaned.
    Provenance: A. WEIL, 2004.     		AU 58 250 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 209 5 FRANCS Louis XVIII, dressed bust type (G 591, F 308, KM# 702)
    1815 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,85g - 37,2mm
    Of great beauty with its mirror fields and velvety portrait. It logically features in the Ideal Collection by CGB as well as the cover of "Le Franc IX".
    Provenance: USA, July 2006.     		MS 65 1 500 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 210 5 FRANCS Laureate Napoleon (100 days type) (G 595, F 307A, KM# 704)
    1815 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,07g - 37,2mm
    This type always sought after is very difficult to find in high grade. This uncirculated example has a delicate iridescent patina.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, July 2009.     		MS 63 1 200 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 211 5 F, Louis XVIII bare head type (G 614, F 309, KM# 711)
    1816 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,90g - 37,1mm
    Careful trial strike with tiny hairlines. It logically features in the Ideal Collection by CGB as well as the cover of "Le Franc X".
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, July 2009.     		MS 64 600 /
    1 200 €
  • Lot #: 212 5 F, Louis XVIII bare head type (G 614, F 309, KM# 711)
    1817 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 24,99g - 37,1mm

    		 AU 55 200 /
    350 €
  • Lot #: 213 5 F, Louis XVIII bare head type (G 614, F 309, KM# 711)
    1818 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 25,16g - 37,1mm
    Very rare in such grade. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    		 MS 62 300 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 214 5 F, Louis XVIII bare head type (G 614, F 309, KM# 711)
    1819 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 25,36g - 37,3mm
    Very rare in such grade. Tiny haymark. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    		 MS 64 300 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 215 5 F, Louis XVIII bare head type (G 614, F 309, KM# 711)
    1820 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,05g - 37,1mm
    Very rare in such grade. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: MERSON, private sale 2004.     		MS 63 300 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 216 5 F, Louis XVIII bare head type (G 614, F 309, KM# 711)
    1821 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,03g - 37,1mm
    Rare in this grade despite light lamination traces on reverse.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #23, November 2004.     		MS 62 250 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 217 5 F, Louis XVIII bare head type (G 614, F 309, KM# 711)
    1822 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,05g - 37,2mm
    Of great beauty with its full original luster. Graded MS64+ by PCGS.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, July 2005.     		MS 64 400 /
    700 €
  • Lot #: 218 5 F, Louis XVIII bare head type (G 614, F 309, KM# 711)
    1823 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,16g - 37,3mm
    Rare in this grade despite some hairlines - Extracted from a NGC MS64 slab. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: USA     		MS 63 250 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 219 5 F, Louis XVIII bare head type (G 614, F 309, KM# 711)
    1824 - H (LA ROCHELLE)
    SILVER - 25,19g - 37,1mm
    Very nice strike. Rare in this grade despite a tiny scratch. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: PALOMBO auction, October 2008.     		MS 64 400 /
    700 €
  • Lot #: 220 5 F, Charles X 1st type (G 643, F 310, KM# 720)
    1824 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,00g - 37,2mm
    Rare for the date as much as for the quality.
    Provenance: Collection A. DAVIS, CGB Mail Bid sale #10, October 2000.     		MS 64 800 /
    1 600 €
  • Lot #: 221 5 F, Charles X 1st type (G 643, F 310, KM# 720)
    1825 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,95g - 37,5mm
    Rare in this condition.
    Provenance: Tartakow collection, GOLDBERG auction, May 2006.     		MS 63 400 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 222 5 F, Charles X 1st type (G 643, F 310, KM# 720)
    1826 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,09g - 37,1mm

    		 MS 62 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 223 5 F, Charles X 2nd type (G 644, F 311, KM# 728)
    1827 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,95g - 37,2mm
    Rare in this condition. Example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, September 2009.     		MS 63 350 /
    700 €
  • Lot #: 224 5 F, Charles X 2nd type (G 644, F 311, KM# 728)
    1828 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 25,06g - 37,3mm
    Rare in this condition. Example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    		 MS 62 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 225 5 F, Charles X 2nd type (G 644, F 311, KM# 728)
    1829 - D (LYON)
    SILVER - 24,87g - 37,3mm
    Rare in this condition.
    		 MS 62 250 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 226 5 F, Charles X 2nd type (G 644, F 311, KM# 728)
    1830 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,95g - 37,2mm
    Rare in this condition.
    Provenance: HERITAGE auction, 2007.     		MS 64 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 227 5 F, Charles X raised edge (G 644a, F 312, KM# 727)
    1830 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,99g - 37,4mm
    Lightly cleaned - hairlines.
    		 MS 61 600 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 228 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe, bare head, variety whithout "I", incused edge lettering (G 675, F 313, KM# 737)
    1830 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,02g - 37,2mm
    This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB. Very rare in such quality.
    Provenance: MERSON private sale, October 2005.     		MS 63 2 000 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 229 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe, bare head, variety whithout "I", raised edge lettering (G 675a, F 314, KM# 738)
    1830 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,09g - 37,5mm
    Very rare in this condition.
    Provenance: C. SILBERSTEIN private sale, October 2007.     		MS 62 1 500 /
    2 500 €
  • Lot #: 230 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, bare head, incused edge lettering (G 676, F 315, KM# 735)
    1830 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 25,05g - 37,3mm
    This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB. Rare in such quality.
    		 MS 61 400 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 231 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, bare head, raised edge lettering (G 676a, F 316, KM# 736)
    1830 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,08g - 37,4mm
    Very rare in this condition. Tiny edge nick.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, October 2007.     		MS 63 600 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 232 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, bare head, incused edge lettering (G 676, F 315, KM# 735)
    1831 - H (LA ROCHELLE)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,2mm
    This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB. Of great beauty with its full luster. Very rare in such quality.
    Provenance: M17, October 2009.     		MS 62 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 233 5 FRANCS Louis-Philippe I, bare head 2nd type (hybrid), incused edge lettering (F 317, Obv: G 676, KM# 735 - Rev: G 677, KM# 744)
    1831 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 24,40g - 37,2mm
    Hybrid types are always difficult to find.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, April 2007.     		VG 10 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 234 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, bare head, raised edge lettering (G 676a, F 316, KM# 736)
    1831 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,88g - 37,2mm

    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #35, June 2008.     		MS 62 400 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 235 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, transitory type, incused edge lettering (G 677, F 319, KM# 744)
    1831 - D (LYON)
    SILVER - 25,20g - 37,3mm
    Rare in this grade.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, October 2006.     		MS 61 500 /
    900 €
  • Lot #: 236 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, transitory type, raised edge lettering (G 677a, F 320, KM# 745)
    1831 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,7mm
    Of great beauty with iridescent patina. Graded MS66 by PCGS.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, June 2010.     		MS 66 600 /
    1 200 €
  • Lot #: 237 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1832 - D (LYON)
    SILVER - 24,96g - 37,4mm
    This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB. Very rare in such quality.
    		 MS 63 400 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 238 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1833 - T (NANTES)
    SILVER - 24,97g - 37,5mm
    This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB. Tiny haymark and some hairlines.
    Provenance: Hoard from Clisson, CGB Mail Bid sale #31, June 2007.     		MS 62 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 239 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1834 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,96g - 37,4mm
    Trial strike but has been cleaned.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, January 2009.     		MS 62 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 240 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1834 - H (LA ROCHELLE)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,4mm

    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #35, June 2008.     		MS 62 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 241 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1835 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 24,98g - 37,1mm

    Provenance: A. WEIL, May 2006.     		AU 53 60 /
    120 €
  • Lot #: 242 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1836 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 24,98g - 37,1mm

    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #35, June 2008.     		MS 61 250 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 243 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1837 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 25,02g - 37,3mm
    Rare in this condition.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #33, December 2007.     		MS 63 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 244 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1838 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,4mm

    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, March 2008.     		MS 62 250 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 245 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1839 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 24,90g - 37,2mm

    Provenance: CGB Treasure #2, November 2005.     		MS 60 150 /
    300 €
  • Lot #: 246 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1840 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 25,05g - 37,4mm
    Nice strike but some hairlines.
    		 MS 63 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 247 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1841 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,04g - 37,2mm

    		 AU 59 150 /
    300 €
  • Lot #: 248 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1842 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,8mm
    Very rare in such grade.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, August 2006.     		MS 63 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 249 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1843 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,99g - 37,3mm
    Lightly dipped. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: VINCHON, 2006.     		AU 59 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 250 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head 2nd type (G 678a, F 325, KM# 749)
    1844 - BB (STRASBOURG)
    SILVER - 25,03g - 37,4mm

    		 AU 53 100 /
    200 €
  • Lot #: 251 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head 2nd type (G 678a, F 325, KM# 749)
    1845 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,5mm
    Very rare in this condition.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, October 2007.     		MS 64 400 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 252 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head 2nd type (G 678a, F 325, KM# 749)
    1846 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,02g - 37,3mm

    		 MS 62 250 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 253 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head 2nd type (G 678a, F 325, KM# 749)
    1847 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,95g - 37,3mm
    Very rare in this condition.
    		 MS 64 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 254 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head 2nd type (G 678a, F 325, KM# 749)
    1848 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,05g - 37,3mm
    Of great beauty for this last year for the type. Very rare in such grade. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    		 MS 64 700 /
    1 200 €
  • Lot #: 255 5 FRANCS Hercule type (2nd republic) (G 683, F 326, KM# 756)
    1848 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,06g - 37,3mm
    Rare in this condition
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, June 2008.     		MS 64 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 256 5 FRANCS Hercule type (2nd republic) (G 683, F 326, KM# 756)
    1848 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,97g - 37,4mm
    Proof cameo graded PR65DCAM by PCGS. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB. Extremely rare in this condition and of a rare beauty.
    Provenance: Palombo auction, June 2008.     		MS 65 5 000 /
    10 000 €
  • Lot #: 257 5 FRANCS Hercule type (2nd republic) (G 683, F 326, KM# 756)
    1849 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,09g - 37,4mm

    Provenance: A. WEIL, July 2005.     		MS 63 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 258 5 FRANCS Hercule type (2nd republic) (G 683, F 326, KM# 756)
    1849 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 25,03g - 37,3mm
    Nice strike and rare in this condition despite some hairlines. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: A. WEIL auction, October 2008.     		AU 59 400 /
    700 €
  • Lot #: 259 5 FRANCS Ceres type, 2nd republic (G 719, F 327, KM# 761)
    1849 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,05g - 37,2mm
    Rare in this condition despite some hairlines and a tiny rim nick.
    		 MS 63 350 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 260 5 FRANCS Ceres type, 2nd republic (G 719, F 327, KM# 761)
    1850 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,98g - 37,3mm
    Magnificent iridescent patina. Graded MS65 by PCGS.
    Provenance: C. BURGAN Mail Bid sale, June 2009.     		MS 65 700 /
    1 200 €
  • Lot #: 261 5 FRANCS Ceres type, 2nd republic (G 719, F 327, KM# 761)
    1851 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,99g - 37,3mm
    Graded MS65 by PCGS. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB and the Gadoury.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, October 2008.     		MS 65 700 /
    1 200 €
  • Lot #: 262 5 FRANCS President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1st trial strike by J.J. Barre (G 721, KM# 773, Maz 1216, VG 3307)
    1852 - (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,10g - 37,0mm
    Proof. Much rarer than the 2nd trial strike by J.J. Barre, this example is with plain edge.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, June 2008.     		MS 62 3 000 /
    6 000 €
  • Lot #: 263 5 FRANCS President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 3rd trial strike by J.J. Barre (G 723, KM# Pn86)
    1852 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,47g - 37,0mm
    Proof. Much rarer than the 2nd trial strike by J.J. Barre, this example with plain edge is great beauty despite a light cleaning on obverse.
    Provenance: C. SILBERSTEIN private sale, March 2007     		MS 63 4 000 /
    8 000 €
  • Lot #: 264 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, bare head, first proof by Barre (G 727, Maz 1630, VG 3321, KM# Pn90var.)
    1853 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 23,93g - 37,2mm
    Proof. Very rare trial strike.
    Provenance: NGSA, December 2006.     		MS 62 3 000 /
    6 000 €
  • Lot #: 265 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, bare head (G 734, F 330, KM# 782)
    1854 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,06g - 37,4mm
    Raised edge lettering. Very rare in this quality - graded MS65 by PCGS.
    Provenance: C. SILBERSTEIN private sale, June 2007.     		MS 65 1 500 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 266 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, bare head (G 734, F 330, KM# 782)
    1855 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,08g - 37,3mm
    Hand and anchor as privy marks. Very rare in this quality with a lovely patina - graded MS64 by PCGS. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    		 MS 64 1 000 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 267 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, bare head (G 734, F 330, KM# 782)
    1856 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,03g - 37,7mm
    With perfect fields, but has probably being dipped. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, August 2006.     		MS 64 1 000 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 268 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, bare head (G 734, F 330, KM# 782)
    1857 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,5mm
    Rare date. Lightly cleaned.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, January 2010.     		MS 62 2 000 /
    3 500 €
  • Lot #: 269 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, bare head (G 734, F 330, KM# 782)
    1858 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,02g - 37,5mm
    The 2nd rarest year for the type. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: C. BURGAN Mail Bid sale, July 2007.     		MS 63 2 000 /
    4 000 €
  • Lot #: 270 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, bare head (G 734, F 330, KM# 782)
    1859 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,06g - 37,6mm
    The rarest year for the type and most likely the nicest example known with a delicate patina. Graded MS65+ by PCGS and showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB. Another 5F 1859 only graded MS63 sold for 42,160€ last year.
    Provenance: C. SILBERSTEIN private sale, June 2007.     		MS 65 15 000 /
    30 000 €
  • Lot #: 271 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, ESSAI large head (G 738, Maz 1645, VG 3554)
    1860 -
    SILVER - 22,56g - 37,2mm
    Extremely rare essai. This is the only 5 francs crown struck in 1860
    Provenance: NGSA auction, December 2006.     		MS 63 25 000 /
    50 000 €
  • Lot #: 272 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1861 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,7mm
    Variety with large mint mark "A" which is rare than the one with small "a". Graded MS64 by PCGS.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, March 2008.     		MS 64 3 500 /
    7 000 €
  • Lot #: 273 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1862 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,02g - 37,4mm

    Provenance: ARGENOR auction, March 2008     		MS 64 2 500 /
    5 000 €
  • Lot #: 274 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1863 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,6mm
    Graded MS64 by PCGS.
    Provenance: HERITAGE auction, June 2007.     		MS 64 3 000 /
    6 000 €
  • Lot #: 275 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1864 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,98g - 37,5mm
    Graded MS64 by PCGS. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: C. BURGAN Mail Bid sale, July 2007.     		MS 64 4 000 /
    8 000 €
  • Lot #: 276 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1865 - BB (STRASBOURG)
    SILVER - 25,03g - 37,4mm
    Rare date among all in this this quality despite some hairlines.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, March 2008.     		MS 62 2 500 /
    5 000 €
  • Lot #: 277 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1866 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,00g - 37,4mm
    Rare date among all in this condition, despite the fact that it has been cleaned.
    Provenance: Collection King Farouk - Patrick GUILLARD private sale, August 2006.     		MS 62 2 500 /
    4 000 €
  • Lot #: 278 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1867 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,4mm
    This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB, with full original luster.
    		 MS 63 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 279 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1867 - BB (STRASBOURG)
    SILVER - 25,06g - 37,5mm

    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, April 2008.     		MS 64 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 280 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1868 - BB (STRASBOURG)
    SILVER - 25,06g - 37,5mm
    Graded MS64 by PCGS. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    		 MS 64 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 281 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1869 - BB (STRASBOURG)
    SILVER - 24,92g - 37,2mm

    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, March 2006.     		MS 63 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 282 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1870 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,04g - 37,3mm
    Very nice eye appeal with its full original luster. Graded MS64+ by PCGS. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    		 MS 64 350 /
    700 €
  • Lot #: 283 5 FRANCS Ceres type, without reverse legend (G 742, F 332, KM# 818)
    1870 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 25,03g - 37,4mm
    Rare variety, among all in this grade, with M at 4 o'clock inside the star.
    Provenance: CGB, October 2007.     		AU 58 400 /
    700 €
  • Lot #: 284 5 FRANCS Ceres type, with reverse legend (G 743, F 333, KM# 819)
    1870 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,09g - 37,5mm
    Very difficult to find in this grade harshly judged MS64 by PCGS for this example with perfect fields, original luster and lovely iridescent patina. This is logically the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #35, June 2008.     		MS 64 1 500 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 285 5 FRANCS Hercules type (National Defense Government) (G 745, F 334, KM# 820)
    1870 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,09g - 37,5mm
    Very rare in this grade with a nice patina. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, June 2010.     		MS 65 1 000 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 286 5 FRANCS Ceres type, without reverse legend (G 742, F 332, KM# 818)
    1871 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 25,15g - 37,0mm
    Very difficult to find in this grade. Graded MS63 by PCGS. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: MERSON private sale, March 2007.     		MS 63 800 /
    1 300 €
  • Lot #: 287 5 FRANCS Hercules type, with trident (Camelinat) (G 744, F 334, KM# 823)
    1871 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,05g - 37,3mm
    Rare in this grade with a nice patina. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, July 2009.     		MS 64 1 800 /
    2 800 €
  • Lot #: 288 5 FRANCS Hercules type (National Defense Government) (G 745, F 334, KM# 820)
    1871 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,06g - 37,5mm
    Very rare in this grade. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB, with a nice patina.
    Provenance: J. BREIL private sale, December 2005.     		MS 64 800 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 289 5 FRANCS Hercules type (National Defense Government) (G 745, F 334, KM# 820)
    1871 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 25,14g - 37,2mm
    Very rare in this grade.
    Provenance: SNENNP coinshow in Paris, October 2008.     		MS 62 1 000 /
    1 800 €
  • Lot #: 290 5 FRANCS Hercules type (IIIrd Republic) (G 745a, F 334, KM# 820)
    1872 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,04g - 37,4mm
    Larges stars around "Dupré".
    		 MS 63 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 291 5 FRANCS Hercules type (IIIrd Republic) (G 745a, F 334, KM# 820)
    1872 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,02g - 37,4mm
    Variety small stars around "Dupré". Probably the nicest known example with a lovely iridescent patina. - Extracted from a PCGS MS66 slab.
    Provenance: PALOMBO auction, November 2012.     		MS 66 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 292 5 FRANCS Hercules type (IIIrd Republic) (G 745a, F 334, KM# 820)
    1873 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,06g - 37,1mm
    Larges stars around "Dupré".
    		 MS 65 100 /
    200 €
  • Lot #: 293 5 FRANCS Hercules type (IIIrd Republic) (G 745a, F 334, KM# 820)
    1874 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 25,09g - 37,5mm
    Very rare in this quality - graded MS66+ by PCGS.
    		 MS 66 400 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 294 5 FRANCS Hercules type (IIIrd Republic) (G 745a, F 334, KM# 820)
    1875 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,09g - 37,3mm

    		 MS 64 60 /
    120 €
  • Lot #: 295 5 FRANCS Hercules type (IIIrd Republic) (G 745a, F 334, KM# 820)
    1876 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,98g - 37,3mm

    		 MS 64 80 /
    150 €
  • Lot #: 296 5 FRANCS Hercules type (IIIrd Republic) (G 745a, F 334, KM# 820)
    1877 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,14g - 37,4mm
    This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB, with full original luster.
    		 MS 64 150 /
    300 €
  • Lot #: 297 5 FRANCS Hercules type (IIIrd Republic) (G 745a, F 334, KM# 820)
    1878 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,95g - 37,2mm
    Raised edge lettering. Of the greatest rarity among all in this grade harshly judged MS65 by PCGS for this example with perfect fields and lovely patina. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: MERSON private sale, 2004.     		MS 65 10 000 /
    18 000 €
  • Lot #: 298 5 FRANCS Hercules type (IIIrd Republic) (G 745a, F 334, KM# 820)
    1889 - A C (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,05g - 37,1mm
    Only 20 such coins struck for the rarest of the 5 francs coins minted between 1795 and 1889 on the occasion of the "Exposition Universelle" in Paris, in proof with plain edge. In addition to its extreme rarity, this example is the nicest known and has been graded Proof 67 by PCGS, which logically features in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: VINCHON auction, April 2008.     		MS 67 20 000 /
    40 000 €
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