Turin
Pair of uniface trial strikes – 20 francs Turin 1929 obverse and reverse – silvered bronze
3 000€
Superb set
Turin
Superb set
Pair of uniface trial strikes – 20 francs Turin 1929 obverse and reverse – silvered bronze
3 000€
Description:
Magnificent pair of uniface trial strikes, retaining their original mint luster. The obverse of the reverse uniface piece shows iridescent toning. Extremely rare.
References: GEM 199.1 and GEM 199.2
According to the book ‘Essais monétaires et piéforts Français – 2014’: According to G. Petit, only 5 examples are known for the obverse.
Period
Third Republic
Type
Trial 20 francs
Year
1929
Diameter
35 mm
Weight
18 g
Metal
Silver-Bronze
Rarity
Very rare