France: Republic gold 100 Francs 1894-A MS64+ NGC,...

Description

Near-Gem Key Date 100 Francs

Republic gold 100 Francs 1894-A MS64+ NGC, Paris mint, KM832, Fr-590, Gad-1137. The rarest of all business strikes from the legendary Genie series with a reported mintage of just 143 pieces. Tremendously eye appealing, sporting bright, prooflike reflectivity and almost Gem-worthy surface quality, for which NGC awarded it with its coveted plus designation. Formerly of the Bern Collection, a fabulous assemblage that included premier gold coins.

Ex. Heritage Auction 3048 (August 2016, Lot 32250)

Metal: Gold
Diameter: 35.00mm
Weight: 32.2581g
AGW: 0.9334oz
Mintage: 143

More information about French Coins. See also: France World Coin Nationality.

Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000.

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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