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FRANCE. Duo of Silvered Bronze Uniface 5 Francs Essais (Patterns) (2 Pieces), 1855-A. Paris Mint. Napoleon III. Both PCGS Certified.
1) Obverse: ND (ca. 1855)-A, with bare head left and various grinding marks (likely as made) on the back. cf. KM-782.1 (for obverse). PCGS SPECIMEN-61.
1) Obverse: ND (ca. 1855)-A, with bare head left and various grinding marks (likely as made) on the back. cf. KM-782.1 (for obverse). PCGS SPECIMEN-61.
2) Reverse: 1855, with crowned and mantled coat-of-arms over scepters crossed in saltire, and various grinding marks (likely as made) on the back. cf. KM-782.1 (for reverse). PCGS SPECIMEN-63.
Quite RARE and not often encountered, these pattern or trial issues present the obverse and reverse design for the highest-denominated silver coin of the realm, all while offering a delightful iridescence atop the silvering.
Estimate: $2000 - $3000