France
Republic silver Essai 20 Francs 1939 MS67+ NGC Maz-2557, GEM-200.9. Perfectly struck, with flashy fields layered in a delicate arrangement of wheat-colored and charcoal tones. Of unmatched certified quality for this scarce Essai type, and an exceedingly desirable example of modern French coinage.
Ex. Cape Coral Collection (Heritage Auction #3081, January 2020, Lot 30520); MDC Monaco (November 2009, Lot 772)
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Estimate: 4000-4500 USD