Differences between two KM codes

N#5317.

N#9488">https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces9488.htmlN#9488

could someone kindly help me understand the differences between these two coins having different KM codes?

   Thanks in advance

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Hello Gianna,

in the N#9488beside the engraver's name (BARRE) there are: the mint symbol (Paris) and the engraver's symbol (Joly). Both are missing in the N#5317.

Buongiorno Gianna,

nella moneta N#9488a lato del nome del disegnatore (BARRE) ci sono il simbolo di zecca (Parigi) e quello del disegnatore (Joly). I due simboli mancano in N#5317.

Krause isn't always consistent in what level of change produces a new code. In this case the addition of “a” on the end doesn't seem to match the Krause standard as the metal is reported to be the same.

The arms on the coins are different. The difference in the horse is most obvious to me, and the upper right. The arms on N#9488 are also smaller.

The coins were also produced by different mints (so the second has privies) but that doesn't always trigger a new code.

From my view either the arms difference or the mint difference would cause them be two collectable varieties, and I consider the arms design difference to be worth at least mentioning in a catalog.