France, Napoleon III Silver 1 Franc

These silver Polish coins were made between 1614-1628 were issued in the reign of the famous Sigismund III (1587-1632). The denomination is quite unusual being 3 Polker. They have a crowned shield on one side with a 3 below. The other side has an orb. They are struck in silver and are now about 400 years old. We offer them here in Fine; you are getting a 400-year-old Polish Silver coin at a most reasonable price. After all how many Polkers do you have in your collection? Buy one of these and you will have 3 Polkers to your name.

These French Silver 1 Franc coins were some of the last French coins to be struck in silver for regular usage. They have a woman sowing seeds, which is based on a famous painting by Millet. The coins on offer are at least Extremely Fine and many are in Uncirculated condition. We have graded them Extremely Fine but many of you will be getting even better examples. The lowest price we have ever sold them at.

Issued in 1909, just 8 years before the Russian Revolution, these 25 roubles feature an impressive portrait of Alexander III on the back (P12) He was Tsar of Russia from 1881 until 1894. He became Tsar after the assassination of his father Alexander II. The front has a fairly simple design with Imperial crowned double headed eagle on the front and sunburst underprint design. Alexander’s stern portrait is on the back.