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French Republic / Colonial

1271. French Republic / colonial, 3 sols 9 deniers, “RF” (Republique Francaise)
countermark (1790s) on a French colonies bronze 12 deniers of 1767, Louis XV,
encapsulated NGC F 12 BN. Bold full countermark with deeper toning than the rest of
the coin, which has a tiny edge-split and clearly received most of its wear after countermark-
ing, popular issue for the French possessions in the Caribbean (Martinique, Guadeloupe, etc.,
but also what is now known as Haiti) marked by the new Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

German States

1272. Anhalt-Dessau (German States), 3 mark, 1909-A, encapsulated
PCGS MS62. KM-29. Highly lustrous and starting to tone beautifully, tiny bagmarks
on cheek only. Estimate: $100-$150.

1273. Nordlingen (German States), 1 batzen, 1531. 3.68 grams. Lightly toned
XF with underlying luster, no problems. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of November
2002, with original lot-tag #1537. Estimate: $200-$300.

1274. Schaumburg-Lippe (German States), 3 mark, 1911, encapsulated
NGC MS 62. KM-55. Lustrous and with light rainbow toning at rims, lots of tiny
bagmarks in obverse field. Estimate: $150-$200.

Great Britain

1275. London, England, groat (fourpence), Henry VIII (Laker bust),
second coinage, mintmark lis (1526-32), encapsulated NGC XF 45. Sp-
2337E. Richly toned, nice details all over. Estimate: $300-$450.

1276. London, England, shilling, Elizabeth I, 5th issue, mintmark
woolpack (1594-6). Sp-2577. 5.64 grams. Broad-flan F/VF with bold legends but
weak bust as usual, nicely toned all over. Estimate: $100-$150.

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