4th May, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Coins & Banknotes
330
♦France, Gold 20 Francs 1815R, illegally struck in London (‘R’ mintmark) between June and November 1815 but conforming to the official type specifications, majority remelted; obv. ‘LOUIS XVIII ROI DE FRANCE’ around uniformed bust of Louis XVIII, rev. ‘PIECE DE 20 FRANCS’ around wreath enclosing crowned shield with three fleurs de lis; edge inscribed ‘DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM’ (Lord, Save the King’); .900 gold, wt. 6.41g; very minor rim knock at 6 o’clock, minor contact marks, GFine or+.
Sold for £320
Estimated at £180 - £220
Auction: Coins & Banknotes, 4th May, 2022
To include a wide selection of early and late hammered coinage, including Anglo-Saxon and medieval examples, and milled coinage from the reign of Elizabeth I onwards.
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Tuesday 3 May 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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