Montenegro Cattaro. French Occupation Siege Cast 10 Francs 1813

Montenegro
Cattaro. French Occupation Siege Cast 10 Francs 1813 AU53 NGC, KM3, Dav-45, Pag-291a, VG-2314, CNI-VIb.1. A seldom-seen and highly elusive siege issue of 10 Francs, produced by the occupying French forces in the Montenegrin port city of Cattaro, modern day Kotor. Occurring over the course of just three months and culminating in the surrender of 600 French troops and relinquished control to Allied forces, it is quite surprising to see any survivors extant, let alone a pair of the large denomination from a series including 1 and 5 Francs. While primitive in nature, with crude lettering and an abundance of planchet imperfections, collectors can take interest in its method of manufacture and the history surrounding its necessity. Gunmetal patination abounding and lightly reflective, this piece should excite those interested in both Montenegrin and Napoleonic emissions and presents a rare opportunity to acquire the scarcest of this obsidional type.

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Estimate: 6000-8000 USD