France 1980 Set 10 Silver Piefort Coins Paris NGC PF65-69 Low Mintage in Box

Rare France 1980 Set 10 Piefort Silver Proof Coins 

 

 

Denominations: 50, 10, 5, 2, 1, ½ Francs, 20, 10, 5, 1 Centimes

The set is sold with the original "Monnaie de Paris" case.

An extremely rare opportunity.

 

 

Authenticity is guaranteed and certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation NGC  

 

 

Graded as almost perfect condition PF 65, , PF67, PF 68 and PF 69 

To verify the authenticity of this coins, please enter the certification number on the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation NGC certificate verification web page

 

 

 

 

 

Country: France

 

 

Date: 1980

 

 

Composition:      Silver .925

 

 

 

Most of the these sets have been split apart over the years, rendering a full and untouched group a particularly rare occurrence and an opportunity that should not be ignored. 

 

 

Minted in Paris, France

 

 

 

 

Set Includes 10 silver coins:

 

 

 

 

 

1) Large Piefort Silver Coin - 50 Francs Hercules 

 

 

PF 65 Cameo

Catalogs: KM-P650, F# 427P, Gadoury 882p

 

 

Weight: 60.00 g. 

 

 

Diameter: 41 mm

 

 

Certification Number: 4822475-010

 

 

 

 

 

2) Piefort 10 Francs Paris 

 

 

PF 69

An outline of France, the country name around the rim, and the date at the bottom

 

 

Weight:      23.2 g.

 

 

Diameter: 26 mm

 

 

Certification Number: 4822475-009

 

 

 

 

 

3) Piefort 5 Francs Semeuse - 

 

 

PF 68

signature "O. Roty"

 

 

Weight:      23.2 g.

 

 

Diameter: 29 mm

 

 

Certification Number: 4822475-008

 

 

 

 

 

4) Piefort  2 Francs - PF 67

 

 

Diameter:   26.5 mm

 

 

Certification Number: 4822475-007

 

 

Low Mintage: only 1,250 coins

 

 

 

 

 

5) Piefort 1 Franc Seeder wearing Phrygian cap - PF 68  

 

 

Diameter:   24  mm

 

 

Certification Number: 4822475-006

 

 

 

 

 

6) Piefort 1/2 Franc Seeder wearing Phrygian cap - PF 68

 

 

Diameter:   20 mm

 

 

Certification Number: 4822475-005

 

 

 

 

 

7) Piefort 20 Centimes Marianne  - PF 68 Ultra Cameo

 

 

Marianne in left profile wearing the Phrygian cap of liberty, a national emblem of France

 

 

Weight:      10.27 g

 

 

Diameter:   23.5 mm

 

 

Certification Number: 4822475-004

 

 

 

 

 

8) Piefort 10 Centimes Marianne - PF 69 Cameo 

 

 

Weight       7.60 g

 

 

Diameter    20 mm

 

 

Certification Number: 4822475-003

 

 

 

 

 

9) Piefort  5 Centimes Marianne - PF 68 Ultra Cameo 

 

 

Weight       5 g

 

 

Diameter    17 mm

 

 

Certification Number: 4822475-002

 

 

 

 

 

10) Piefort 1 Centime 5th republic - PF 67 Ultra Cameo 

 

 

An ear of wheat is surrounded with cursive lettering.

 

 

Weight       4.4 g

 

 

Diameter    15 mm

 

 

Certification Number: 4822475-001

 

 

 

 

One of France's most popular modern Proof sets, an immense Piefort assemblage in essentially flawless condition.