France
Republic gilt-bronze Uniface Trial Strike Essai 10 Francs Obverse and Reverse Pair 1850-A PCGS, Paris mint, KM-unl, cf. Maz-1210 (for obv. and rev.). Obv. type: Head of Ceres right, wearing grain wreath; to left, bundle of rods surmounted by Hand of Justice; branch to right / Blank, with retrograde denomination and date in incuse. SP66 PCGS. Rev. type: Denomination within wreath; date below / Blank, with retrograde denomination and date in incuse. SP65 PCGS. A wondrous pair of gem trial strikes, with a gorgeous design and lustrous fields. Extremely rare, and the only graded for this type. Of the greatest interest to the collector of French patterns.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3000-4000 USD