1855 UNIFACE TRIAL STRIKES , GILT BRONZE , NAPOLEON III FRANCE
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MY last issue (and first France ) was a nice pair of 1855 UNIFACE TRIAL STRIKES , GILT BRONZE , NAPOLEON III FRANCE (50 & 100 Francs).I find them interesting pieces with numismatic history and lessons.
All graded by NGC : 50 Francs obverse PF64, 50 Francs reverse PR65, 100 Francs Obverse PF63 and reverse PF62.
Dedicated to Zohar.
All graded by NGC : 50 Francs obverse PF64, 50 Francs reverse PR65, 100 Francs Obverse PF63 and reverse PF62.
Dedicated to Zohar.
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Prøbe or Proba are more common versions of Prueba but mean the same thing (like "essai" or trial strike)
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Nowadays
the 4th floor has become a place for buying/selling coins, by dealers and collectors alike (except during the 4-5 auctions per year)
and because most smokers (myself EXcluded) never respect the smoking prohibition, it can be a frightening place to be
whereas the 3rd floor is quiet, for lending books, consigning items for their auctions and asking general information.
There are no commissions at the auctions for the buyers, only a 10% for sellers, plus VAT, which is the club's main source of cash along with memberships.
The club has organized several educational visits, to the Mint, to the Numismatic Museum, the Benaki museum, to the Bureau of Engraving and more
and has invited several interesting people to speak, such as the multi awarded George Stamatopoulos, designer of all Greek euros
circulating and silver and gold commems, as well as commem 2 euros (and even a few drachmas before that),
a truly gifted artist who's won so many international competitions, that I've lost count so far.
When someone at the audience asked him, what is he collecting
his answer was... "well, first of all, I'm TRYING to collect every single coin I've designed so far"
including of course gold commems and such. We were all speechless. The Bank of Greece doesn't keep a single coin to offer to this great artist...
Well, we hired him and he designed an excellent silver medal for the club that is now sold out.
And that's pretty much it. The club is profitable, with cash reserves that several organizations would be jealous of, despite a complete renovation that took place.
Sometimes, bargains can be had, early Sunday morning, especially with our economy.
Personally, I never, EVER become a candidate whenever elections are taking place - voluntary unpaid work I can deal with,
but being there every single Sunday, absolutely not. Life has other nice things to enjoy.
Finally, most of us, end up meeting and gossipping at a coffee shop nearby, and not the club itself.
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zompels - What can you tell us about "the history and lessons" of these pieces? Can you explain the markings on the back of each piece? I've seen a fair number of these over the years, but have never felt I understood exactly what they are, or why they were made.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
The back of the 100 Franc pieces has the word "EPREUVE", meaning Proof, Trial, or Test.
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<< <i>MY last issue (and first France ) was a nice pair of 1855 UNIFACE TRIAL STRIKES , GILT BRONZE , NAPOLEON III FRANCE (50 & 100 Francs).I find them interesting pieces with numismatic history and lessons.
zompels - What can you tell us about "the history and lessons" of these pieces? Can you explain the markings on the back of each piece? I've seen a fair number of these over the years, but have never felt I understood exactly what they are, or why they were made. >>
Hi Andy ,
We will discuss it further at Coinex cause I have to write pages.
Dimitri Loulakakis has told me once why there are collectors about them and what's the interest.
A pair of gilt bronze uniface trial strike 1876 50dr George I of Greece(unique) , had a hammer price of about 50K € at Barron's previous auction.
A friend who bid this pair has the gold 50dr 1876 in Superb condition but wanted also the unifaces for making a set and examine the differences before and after the final strike of this piece.
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