Heritage World Coin Auctions
Signature Sale 3029 14-16 January 2014
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Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Napoleon copper Essai 5 Francs 1815-A, Maz-568B, MS64 Brown NGC. A superb pattern 5 Francs by Droz featuring the Emperor facing right. Struck following the first restoration of Louis XVIII for the period known as The Hundred Days. Very rare and a most appealing example with mahogany-brown surfaces and a hint of luster in the legends.
Estimate: 1000-1500 USD
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Napoleon copper Essai 5 Francs 1815-A, Maz-568B, MS64 Brown NGC. A superb pattern 5 Francs by Droz featuring the Emperor facing right. Struck following the first restoration of Louis XVIII for the period known as The Hundred Days. Very rare and a most appealing example with mahogany-brown surfaces and a hint of luster in the legends.
Estimate: 1000-1500 USD