FRANCE, Deuxième République. 1848-1852. AV 20 Francs (21mm, 6.47 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: hand and dog's head. Dated 1848 A. Winged Genius standing right, inscribing tablet set upon base to right; to left, fasces surmounted by Hand of Justice; to right, cock standing left / Denomination and date within wreath. VG 1032; KM 757; Friedberg 565. EF, some light marks.From the WRG Collection.
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ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 17.18 g, 4h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Near EF, lightly toned.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (16.5mm, 4.25 g, 1h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Sardes mint. Struck under Menander, circa 323/2 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, monogram above [torch]. Price 2589; ADM I Series XII. EF, underlying luster.
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FRANCE, Deuxième République. 1848-1852. AV 20 Francs (21mm, 6.38 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: hand and dog's head. Dated 1851 A. Wreathed head of Ceres right; fasces surmounted by Hand of Justice behind, palm frond before / Denomination within wreath. VG 1059; KM 762; Friedberg 566. VF, some light marks.From the WRG Collection.
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ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 17.11 g, 7h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Near EF, lightly toned. Well centered.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 4.31 g, 12h). In the name of Alexander III. Sardes mint. Struck under Menander, circa 323/2 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, monogram above bee. Price 2595; ADM I Series XIII. EF, underlying luster.
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FRANCE, Deuxième République. Louis Napoléon. President, 1848-1852. AV 20 Francs (21.2mm, 6.39 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: dog's head and hand. Dated 1852 A. Bare head right / Denomination and date within wreath. VG 1060; KM 774; Friedberg 568. VF, some light marks.From the WRG Collection.
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ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (22.5mm, 17.20 g, 8h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Near EF, lightly toned.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (15.5mm, 4.28 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Sardes mint. Struck under Menander, circa 323/2 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; monogram in left field. Price 2597; ADM I Series XIII. EF, underlying luster, compact flan.
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FRANCE, Second Empire. Napoléon III. 1852-1870. AV 20 Francs (21.1mm, 6.41 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: hand and anchor. Dated 1859 A. Bare head right / Denomination and date within wreath. VG 1061; KM 781.1; Friedberg 573. VF, some light marks and scratches.From the WRG Collection.
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ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 17.20 g, 8h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Near EF, lightly toned.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (16.5mm, 4.32 g, 1h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Sardes mint. Struck under Menander, circa 323/2 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, monogram above torch. Price 2599; ADM I Series XIII. EF, underlying luster.
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FRANCE, Second Empire. Napoléon III. 1852-1870. AV 20 Francs (21mm, 6.44 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: bee/anchor. Dated 1865 A. Laureate head right / Crowned and mantled coat-of-arms over scepters crossed in saltire. VG 1062; KM 801.1; Friedberg 584. AU, some light marks and scratches.From the WRG Collection.
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ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 17.16 g, 4h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. VF, lightly toned. Well centered.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.27 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Sardes mint. Struck under Menander, circa 323/2 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; monogram in left field, horizontal torch below throne. Price 2601; ADM I Series XIII. EF, underlying luster.
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FRANCE, Troisième République. 1870-1940. AV 20 Francs (21mm, 6.45 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: cornucopia and fasces. Dated 1896 A. Winged Genius standing right, inscribing tablet set upon base to right; to left, fasces surmounted by Hand of Justice; to right, cock standing left / Denomination and date within wreath. VG 1063; KM 825; Friedberg 592. AU/UNC, some light marks.From the WRG Collection.
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ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 17.17 g, 1h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. VF, lightly toned, test cut on reverse.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 4.29 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Sardes mint. Struck under Menander, circa 323/2 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, monogram above torch. Price 2602; ADM I Series XIII. Near EF, underlying luster, a little off center on reverse.
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FRANCE, Troisième République. 1870-1940. AV 20 Francs (21.1mm, 6.46 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: torch and cornucopia. Dated 1906. Head of Marianne right, wearing Liberty cap and wreath / Rooster standing left. VG 1064; KM 857; Friedberg 596. AU, a few bag marks.From the WRG Collection.
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ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 17.13 g, 4h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. VF, lightly toned, trace deposits, slight die wear on reverse. Well centered.
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