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Auction: 336 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 318

France. Vichy State. Pattern Essai 10 Centimes, 1941. Zinc. Large module, 21.5mm. ETAT FRANCAIS above wheat stalks. Maz-2672 (R3), GEM 43.1. Only 9 examples known. The photo of this Extremely Rare essai was long missing from the Gadoury reference as one had never been seen until 1989. One of the few known examples sold in CGB auction VSO 30 for 3,800 euros. The other known examples are in AU and bear environmental damages due to the metal in which they are struck. PCGS Genuine - Env. Damage - UNC. Details

Estimate
$2,500 to $3,500

Sale 336 Notices
Lot is ref GEM 44.8, NOT GEM 43.1. Estimate $150-250.