1867-A France Silver 2 Francs KM.807.1 - Scarce SEDAN Counterstamp - Fine

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This countermark is a satirization of the defeat of the French army by the Prussians at Sedan, a crucial battle in the 1870-71 Franco-Prussian War that became a rallying cry for the French anti-monarchists. Napeoleon III gave the order to hoist a white flag at Sedan, formally surrendered to the Prussians the next day, and was sent into exile in Germany. The battle was commemorated by many countermarks, engraved coins and satirical tokens.

KM#	807.1
Denomination	2 Francs
Country	France
Government	Second Empire (Napoleon III as Emperor)
Ruler	Napoleon III
Coinage Type	Decimal Coinage
Mint	Paris
Composition	Silver
Fineness	0.9
Weight	10 g 0.2893 oz ASW
Description Obverse	Laureate head left
Description Reverse	Crowned and mantled arms divide denomination

Tags: 2 Francs Collectible Coins & Currency France KM. 807.1 Prussia Silver World Coin World Coins

Type: World Coins

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