1867-A France Silver 2 Francs KM.807.1 - Scarce SEDAN Counterstamp - Fine Fr. 1928-K* these won't last long

these won't last long

Priest | Humphrey

The silver dollar coin is comprised of 90% silver and 10% copper

76 troy ounce) and 10% copper with a diameter of 38

1867-A France Silver 2 Francs KM.807.1 - Scarce SEDAN Counterstamp - Fine Fr. 1928-K* these won't last longThis 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