GUADELOUPE. Copper-Nickel Franc Essai (Pattern), 1903. Paris Mint. NGC MS-67.
KM-E3; Lec-56; Gad-48. Despite featuring the adopted design for the regular coinage, this monumental Gem is differentiated from the issues intended for circulation by the addition of a cornucopia privy mark as well as "MCHOR" on the edge at 12 o'clock. Quite RARE as such, and tied with just one other for the top spot in the NGC census.
Estimate: $800 - $1200