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France - 1 Franc proof

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: FRANCE - PART 5
Item Description: FRANC 1898
Full Grade: NGC PF 64 MATTE
Owner: brg5658

Set Details

Custom Sets: All around the world
France Semeuse (1 Franc)
Competitive Sets: This coin is not competing in any sets.
Research: NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC World Coin Census

Owner Comments:

Purchased on 3/8/2015.

NGC has graded only 13 examples of this matte proof issue, with PCGS having graded another 21 examples (34 total between the 2 main TPGs). At NGC, four coins have been graded PF64 with none higher; PCGS has graded 4 in PR64 and 2 in PR65. While the mintage of the matte proof coins is unknown, one can be found with little effort. However, one in essentially "as minted" condition as this example are few and far between.

An absolutely pristine strike, amazingly strong detail, and lovely appealing matte surfaces. This is what the Semeuse (Sower) design of L. Oscar Roty is supposed to look like in all its glory.

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