Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 14 14 Jan 2018
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World Coins, France, Napoleon I, restored (1815), pattern 5 francs, 1815A, by Droz, laur. head r., rev. value and date within wreath (Maz.568A; KM.Pn21 var.), certified and graded by NGC as Proof 65, a beautiful example of this rare pattern
The year of this pattern crown, 1815, was of course a pivotal time for the national coinage: Napoleon's last pieces of this size, of the style struck from the 'An' ('Year') era from 1795-1814, were replaced in 1816 by the coinage of Louis XVIII, for whom a number of pattern 5 francs were created. This rare 1815 pattern undoubtedly was intended for Bonaparte's return from exile on Elba, in February of this year. All his hopes and plans of course ended in June at Waterloo. This coin remains as an indelible memento of Napoleon's famous 100 Days. Its quality would be difficult to better.
($50000-60000)
The year of this pattern crown, 1815, was of course a pivotal time for the national coinage: Napoleon's last pieces of this size, of the style struck from the 'An' ('Year') era from 1795-1814, were replaced in 1816 by the coinage of Louis XVIII, for whom a number of pattern 5 francs were created. This rare 1815 pattern undoubtedly was intended for Bonaparte's return from exile on Elba, in February of this year. All his hopes and plans of course ended in June at Waterloo. This coin remains as an indelible memento of Napoleon's famous 100 Days. Its quality would be difficult to better.
($50000-60000)