France
Henri V Pretender silver Specimen Essai 5 Francs 1871 SP63 PCGS, Brussels mint, KM-X37.2, Maz-926 (R2), VG-2731. Beautifully ringed in seafoam and gold iridescence to the reverse, the whole of the surfaces otherwise sheathed in a delicate, silty patina. A needle-sharp strike completes the eye appeal, highlighting the special nature of this Essai rarity.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/france/henri-v-pretender-silver-specimen-essai-5-francs-1871-sp63-pcgs-/p/3093-50001.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3093-10282021
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Estimate: 2400-3600 USD