France
Napoleon III gold 50 Francs 1859-BB MS65 NGC, Strasbourg mint, KM785.2, Fr-572. An absolutely sparkling example that boasts full-bodied luster that surrounds crisply-defined design elements. From the scarcer mint of Strasbourg, this is an ideal representative of the type and presently the finest-known certified example of this date/mint combination. Rare as such.
Estimate: 3000-3500 USD