France
Napoleon II silver Essai 5 Francs 1816-Dated (1860) MS63 NGC, Brussels mint, KM-XE14, Maz-637 (R2). An intriguing issue that the Standard Catalog posits was produced by Napoleon III to confirm the continuity of the Napoleon dynasty. Highly unusual and one that comes to market without much regularity, demonstrating attractive champagne surfaces tinged with pastel iridescence.
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Estimate: 3000-3500 USD