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http://cgi.ebay.com/1898-NGC-MS65RD-FRANCE-5-CENTIMES-MAZ-2199-SUPERB_W0QQitemZ330311590045QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item330311590045&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1205|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:2|294:50




I am absolutely in love with this coin- How rare is it? How tough to get another one in similar grade? any and all information needed and appreciated

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  • satootokosatootoko Posts: 2,720 ✭
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    All I can say is "very nice".
    Roy


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  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,845 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It is an Essai which is not that common- don't know about the value of an Essai in 65 red. Terrific coin

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  • spoonspoon Posts: 2,798 ✭✭✭
    That's an essai coin, essentially a pattern. If you're determined to have one of those your task will be a bit more difficult.

    But if you'd just like a nice example of the design, you're in luck. That design was used on circulating French 5 and 10 centimes from 1898 to 1921. There are a lot of common dates and Krause values are absurdly low (if you find a 1917 10c in true UNC for $7, let me know!). Red examples are somewhat tough to find, but they're not exactly rare. You'll be lucky to find a truly nice red example for less than $50. I'd expect to pay closer to $100 or more for a slabbed one.

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  • DoogyDoogy Posts: 4,508 ✭


    << <i>That's an essai coin, essentially a pattern. If you're determined to have one of those your task will be a bit more difficult.

    But if you'd just like a nice example of the design, you're in luck. That design was used on circulating French 5 and 10 centimes from 1898 to 1921. There are a lot of common dates and Krause values are absurdly low (if you find a 1917 10c in true UNC for $7, let me know!). Red examples are somewhat tough to find, but they're not exactly rare. You'll be lucky to find a truly nice red example for less than $50. I'd expect to pay closer to $100 or more for a slabbed one. >>



    I agree with Eric 100%. The essai you show has a few things going for it; authenticated and graded, scarce in red, beautiful design and a great seller (JK, who is also a forum member here). However, I think that particular coin will hammer for about $700-800 tonight, so the price of entry is not cheap. I would first focus on very nice pieces from the era that Eric pointed out, which feature pretty much the same type of artistic merit, for much less money.

    whatever you decide, it is certainly a fun area to collect!

  • davidrjdavidrj Posts: 65

    My copy of Le Franc VI (2005) lists this as F.119/4 €320 in FDC

    The 1897 essais are much rarer

    see http://www.collection-ideale-cgb.net/numerofranc.php?numero=119


  • ormandhormandh Posts: 3,111 ✭✭✭
    linky dink doesn't work.

    very nice coin, btw.
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  • spoonspoon Posts: 2,798 ✭✭✭
    A little SSP, but I just listed a nice RB UNC 5c on ebay tonight, 99 cent start image
    It's really nicer in hand, the slight rub is barely noticeable. And if you're into sowers I've got a 2Fr in PCGS 64 with nice highlight toning on my fixed price list.

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