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France - 1800

Loterie Nationale

Obverse:

Liberty with flowing locks, right, wearing an ancient casque topped by a tiny owl.

Legend:

LOTERIE NATIONALE

Size:

31.7 mm.

Vern's Comments:

While I can't find a reference I'm certain of the approximate date. It's a trial strike, possibly produced as part of a proposal to interested officials.

Overall it is 25.5mm x 31.7mm