1796-R France Political Flag Satire 5 Centimes L'an 5 Orleans Coin (23122601R) Palestine Area of dark toning noted

Area of dark toning noted on reverse at approx 3:00

Conditionally rare Alamos (mint mark As) silver 8 reales coin

Certified by NGC to MS 65+

spear in right hand over shoulder

1796-R France Political Flag Satire 5 Centimes L'an 5 Orleans Coin (23122601R) Palestine Area of dark toning notedCirculated France Political Satire token engraved on 5 centimes Directoire Period copper 5 centimes coin. Struck at the Orleans Mint (mint mark R). Dated L'an 5 = mid 1796 to mid 1797. Appears to be a political satire token, obverse stamped: ABA'S LE DRAPEAU DE LA MISERE (= Aba's The Flag of Misery), below a scratched representation of the French Tricolor flag. Copper, 27mm, 9. 39g.