Watch List notes:

FRANCE, Royal (Restored). Louis XVIII. 1814-1824. AR 2 Francs (28mm, 10.05 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: horse head/rooster. Nicolas-Pierre Tiolier, engraver general. Ch.-Pierre de l'Espine, director. Dated 1821 A. VG 513; KM 710.1. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65. Gem deeply toned uncirculated and very original. Very rare denomination and highest ever graded for date.


Purchased from M. Louis Teller, January 1975.