France
Louis-Philippe I gold Specimen Essai Franc 1843-BB SP63 PCGS, Strasbourg mint, Maz-1085. Fully lustrous and lightly toned near the peripheries. Attractive cameo quality on the king's portrait and wreath. Some light hairlines in the fields, but a majesty piece. Extremely rare off metal essai, and rated as R5 by Mazard.
Estimate: 8000-12000 USD