France
Republic silver Essai 5 Francs 1848 MS64+ NGC, VG-3068, Maz-1274 (R1), de Saulcy-Plate 44, 9. Lettered edge. By Desboeufs. A silver-patinated representative of this scarce Essai type, displaying clearly contoured devices silhouetted in metallic blue tone and an undercurrent of sunset coloration throughout. Entirely absent any scratches or discernible marks, with only faint hairline friction likely limiting the grade from a full gem designation.
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Estimate: 5000-6000 USD