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They may not strike money, but numismatics auctions certainly strike gold in terms of the magnificent collectors' coins and notes they propose, as well as gold and silver ingots.
These online numismatic sales cash in on twenty-eight centuries of coins from many a realm, ranging from antique specimens to silver euros.
Collectors of medals, cash and ancient or contemporary coins can find écus, louis d’or, napoléons, gold pieces from 5 to 100 francs and banknotes from france and elsewhere.the entry ticket is reasonable: for around a hundred euros, you can buy a wide choice of interesting coins in these auctions, such as silver 5-franc pieces, or gold 20-franc pieces issued during the directoire period.
And, "for a few dollars more", you can obtain remarkable gold roman coins, rare gold ducats, napoleon iii 100-franc pieces or 40-franc pieces from 1839 (the last year they were minted).
Did you know? In france, the condition of coins is measured on a scale of 8 grades, ranging from "good" to "mint condition". "fine" is the minimum grade, according to numismatics while they may not strike experts.

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ITALY. VITTORIO EMANUELE III OF SAVOIA and ELENA DEL MONTENEGRO, 1900-1946. ORDER OF THE CROWN OF ITALY. Knight's decoration with miniature and button. Measurements: cross 36x36 mm. - miniature 16x16 mm. Enameled metal. Very good condition. Honor accompanied by 3 interesting writings, including two letters dated April and December 1920, with header of Her Majesty the Queen's Wardrobe. Also added is a period photograph depicting Umberto II of Savoy, his wife Marie José of Belgium and their four children. The copy is signed by Marie José. In beautiful monogrammed case of Victor Emmanuel III of Savoy. The letters are dated 1920 and signed by Pauline Audrey(?), perhaps the wardrobe manager of Queen Elena of Montenegro, and are addressed to Mr. Gatti, probably the owner of an important tailor's shop in early 20th-century Rome. Interestingly, from these texts we can infer, at least partially, the stylistic tastes of the sovereign. The third very brief writing, almost an annotation, mentions a "medal," precisely the knight's decoration offered here, awarded by Her Majesty the Queen for excellent work in tailoring. This is a fascinating set of documents that provides an overview of life, including less usual and more private aspects, of the Italian monarchy in the first half of the 1900s. In beautiful monogrammed slipcase of Victor Emmanuel III of Savoy. The letters are dated 1920 and signed by Pauline Audrey(?), perhaps the wardrobe manager of Queen Elena of Montenegro, and are addressed to Mr. Gatti, probably the owner of an important tailor's shop in early 20th-century Rome. Interestingly, from these texts we can infer, at least partially, the stylistic tastes of the sovereign. The third very brief writing, almost an annotation, mentions a "medal," precisely the knight's decoration offered here, awarded by Her Majesty the Queen for excellent work in tailoring. This is a fascinating set of documents that allows one to trace an overview of life, including less usual and more private aspects, of the Italian monarchy in the first half of the 1900s.

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR