France
Republic silver Specimen Essai 20 Francs 1939 SP67 PCGS, Maz-2557. Mesmerizing quality for this rare essai, with deep, watery mirrors, frost on the obverse motif that produces a cameo appearance and a luxurious mixture of vibrant russet, maroon and olive-green tone that rings the obverse and blankets the reverse, together producing an elegant appearance. Unsurpassed in grade and PCGS and in all likelihood the finest example extant in terms of eye-appeal.
Estimate: 4000-7000 USD