FRANCE. 5 Francs, 1831-B. Rouen Mint. Louis Philippe I. PCGS MS-64+.
KM-735; Gad-676; F-315. Tied for the finest certified with one other example on the PCGS population report. This Marvelous example is kissed with an attractive reddish-orange tone that intensifies towards the peripheries on the obverse and thoroughly coats the reverse. Very light contact is the only flaw that prevents this example from reach full Gem status, even so this piece is sublimely gorgeous.
Ex: Lester Merkin (12/1972) Lot #408.
Estimate: $1200 - $1600