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Napoleon Essai 5 Francs L'An XI (1803) MS62 NGC, Maz-629A. A rare commemorative Essai struck in celebration of the First Consul's visit to the Paris mint on the 21st of Ventose, Year XI (March 12, 1803). Lilac and blue hues decorate the obverse, with the reverse showcasing a particularly exceptional preservation and the fields hiding distinctive reflectivity underneath an original cabinet tone, which pulls away from the individual letters of the central inscription.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/france/france-napoleon-essai-5-francs-l-an-xi-1803-ms62-ngc-/a/3085-31439.s?type=CoinArchives3085
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 4500-5500 USD
Napoleon Essai 5 Francs L'An XI (1803) MS62 NGC, Maz-629A. A rare commemorative Essai struck in celebration of the First Consul's visit to the Paris mint on the 21st of Ventose, Year XI (March 12, 1803). Lilac and blue hues decorate the obverse, with the reverse showcasing a particularly exceptional preservation and the fields hiding distinctive reflectivity underneath an original cabinet tone, which pulls away from the individual letters of the central inscription.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/france/france-napoleon-essai-5-francs-l-an-xi-1803-ms62-ngc-/a/3085-31439.s?type=CoinArchives3085
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 4500-5500 USD