Watch List notes:

FRANCE, Royal (Restored). Louis Philippe. 1830-1848. AV 40 Francs (26mm, 12.90 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: anchor and star. Nicolas-Pierre Tiolier, engraver general. Jean-Pierre Collot, director. Dated 1833 A. VG 1106; KM 747.1; Friedberg 557. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65 WINGS APPROVED. Gem brilliant uncirculated with full luster. One of the highest ever graded for date and type. A magnificent specimen.


Ex Superior Galleries (10 December 1988), lot 151.