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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;chrisild, post: 70086, member: 39&quot;]Looks like a manipulated piece. As others have already written, in 1553 there was no French Republic (and no &quot;French Indochina&quot; either). Also, the name BARRE at the bottom refers to the chief engraver of the French Mint in the 1840s and &#039;50s.</p><p><br /></p><p>By the way, is it just me, is it the picture, or does the lady look a little strange on that altered piece? On the original coins (see the previously posted link) she has a relatively soft or even round face. The face on that &quot;1553&quot; piece, however ...</p><p><br /></p><p>Christian[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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