France, 10 Centimes (7), 1852a, 1853a (2), 1854w, Lille, 1855a, mm. anchor, 1856a, 1863a (VG 248, 253; KM. 771.1, 771.7, 798.1); 5 Centimes (5), 1854w, Lille, 1861a, 1864bb, Strasbourg, 1865a (2) (VG 152, 155; KM. 777.7, 797.1, 797.2); 2 Centimes (2), 1853a, 1861k, Bordeaux (VG 103-4; KM. 776.1, 796.6); Centimes (2), 1853a, 1861a (VG 86-7; KM. 775.1, 795.1) [16]. Mostly about extremely fine and better, the majority, especially the 10 Centimes, with much original colour, first scarce (£100-150)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, World Coins from the Beeton Cabinet.

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