Lot 154
Austria - Zara. 9 Francs 20 Centimes (2 Ounce), 1813. Dav-48; KM-2. 59.1 grams. Zara, an important port on the Dalmatian coast (Croatia) was occupied by the French during the period of 1807-1813. In the midst of Napoleon's reverses in 1813 the Austrians besieged the port. The French issued three necessity pieces of unusual values. In the center of a plain field an incused diamond with a crowned eagle in the center, flanked by ZARA and 1813. Reverse: Incused diamond with value. Three stamps on edge. Virtually as struck. Very Rare this nice. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
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| Realized $2,875 |
