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Auction: 25124 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 43: British and World Coins and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 553

France, Second Empire, Napoléon III (1852-1870), Satirical AE Tokens, Defeat at Sedan, 1870: 'Napoléon III, Le Miserable', rev. 'Vampire Francais ~ 80,000 Prisoners', in various metals [7], also engraved coinage (4), 10-Centimes, three engraved with a helmet in a similar style to satirical pieces, another crudely engraved in a pornographic style, plainly reflecting the feeling of the French populus about their Emperor following the Prussian defeat! fine and better, all interesting historical curiosities (11)

Provenance

The Esseight Collection of French and World Coins

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Estimate
£300 to £400

Starting price
£300