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Louis XVIII gold Off-Metal Essai 5 Francs 1817-A AU58 NGC, Paris mint, KM-Unl., cf. Gad-614 (plain edge), cf. Maz-742 (therein dated 1819), VG-Unl. By Auguste-François Michaut. Edge: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM (incuse). While a variety of gold 5 Francs Essais are known from Louis's reign as part of a mint design competition between engravers Michaut, Jacques, and Gatteaux, the present piece appears unlisted in all major references as a gold striking of this precise year and edge design, and may very well be a unique striking as such. Of some comparison is an engraved piece of the same type, but dated 1820, that we offered in our Central States auction one year ago (April 2020, Lot 31061). The present piece, however, displays no such damage and is pleasantly toned, with appealing hues of marigold and teal adorning highly lustrous surfaces that exhibit only the slightest touch of wear. Altogether an exceptional piece of which there may be no apt comparable for many years to come.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/france/france-louis-xviii-gold-off-metal-essai-5-francs-1817-a-au58-ngc-/a/3096-30177.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 15000-20000 USD
Louis XVIII gold Off-Metal Essai 5 Francs 1817-A AU58 NGC, Paris mint, KM-Unl., cf. Gad-614 (plain edge), cf. Maz-742 (therein dated 1819), VG-Unl. By Auguste-François Michaut. Edge: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM (incuse). While a variety of gold 5 Francs Essais are known from Louis's reign as part of a mint design competition between engravers Michaut, Jacques, and Gatteaux, the present piece appears unlisted in all major references as a gold striking of this precise year and edge design, and may very well be a unique striking as such. Of some comparison is an engraved piece of the same type, but dated 1820, that we offered in our Central States auction one year ago (April 2020, Lot 31061). The present piece, however, displays no such damage and is pleasantly toned, with appealing hues of marigold and teal adorning highly lustrous surfaces that exhibit only the slightest touch of wear. Altogether an exceptional piece of which there may be no apt comparable for many years to come.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/france/france-louis-xviii-gold-off-metal-essai-5-francs-1817-a-au58-ngc-/a/3096-30177.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 15000-20000 USD