France
Republic gold Piefort Specimen 10 Francs 1899 SP64 NGC, Maz-2117. A superb Paris mint product featuring the emblematic rooster motif, with noticeably-reflective mirrors and satiny design motifs. In addition to its Specimen status, this selection is also of double thickness, and as such, presents an intriguing combination of alluring elements. With only a few of these special strikes appearing in the marketplace over the last several years, this beautiful example is absolutely worthy of much attention from the collector of specialized French material.
Estimate: 2500-3500 USD