France
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Napoleon bronzed white metal Pattern 40 Francs AN XII (1804)-A, Maz-526 Obverse / Maz-551 Reverse, MS62 NGC. By Jeuffroy. A most unusual and fairly crudely produced gold-denominated Essai that muled two dies in pewter that were then given a deep brown finish. Certainly very rare and an item that would be a wonderful companion piece to a collection of Napoleonic gold.
Estimate: 300-500 USD