France 1867A Five Francs about Fine (Altered)
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Grade: | aFine |
Year: | 1867 |
Mint: | Paris |
Metal: | 90% Silver |
Obverse: | Laureate head left |
Reverse: | Crowned and mantled arms divide denomination |
Someone has smoothed the obverse to remove the beard of the Emperor Napoleon III. An interesting piece of coin art.
Supplied in an archival SAFLIP.