Madagascar. 5 Francs 1883 Ranavalona III

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Madagascar 5 Francs coin, 1883 Ranavalona III, silver, diameter 37 mm, weight 25.4 g, Ungraded.

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Madagascar. 5 Francs 1883 Ranavalona III
Silver.
Diameter - 37 mm
Weight - 25,4g

This specimen was struck during the reign of Ranavalona III, the last queen of Madagascar. The year 1883 corresponds to the first French invasion of the island and the start of the First Franco-Malagasy War, which ended in 1885. After several attempts and tensions, Madagascar became a French colony in 1896. Queen Ranavalona III was deposed and exiled the following year to La Réunion and then to Algiers. Madagascar did not regain its independence until 1960.

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Madagascar. 5 Francs 1883 Ranavalona III
Silver.
Diameter - 37 mm
Weight - 25,4g

This specimen was struck during the reign of Ranavalona III, the last queen of Madagascar. The year 1883 corresponds to the first French invasion of the island and the start of the First Franco-Malagasy War, which ended in 1885. After several attempts and tensions, Madagascar became a French colony in 1896. Queen Ranavalona III was deposed and exiled the following year to La Réunion and then to Algiers. Madagascar did not regain its independence until 1960.

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Item will be shipped by registered mail with tracking number.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
Madagascar
Year/period and variation
1883 Ranavalona III
Denomination
5 Francs
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
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