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Long Beach Signature Sale 3035 3-5 September 2014
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Napoleon III gilt-copper Proof Uniface Trial Strike Essai Obverse and Reverse Gold Denomination Set 1855, 1) 5 Francs Obverse Trial, PR62 NGC, Maz-1626A2) 5 Francs Reverse Trial, PR62 NGC, Maz-1626A3) 10 Francs Obverse Trial, PR64 Cameo NGC, Maz-1618C4) 10 Francs Reverse Trial, PR65 Cameo NGC, Maz-1618C5) 20 Francs Obverse Trial, PR65 Cameo NGC, Maz-1611A6) 20 Francs Reverse Trial, PR66 Cameo NGC, Maz-1611A7) 50 Francs Obverse Trial, PR63 Cameo NGC, Maz-1606A8) 50 Francs Reverse Trial, PR64 Cameo NGC, Maz-1606A9) 100 Francs Obverse Trial, PR64 Cameo NGC, Maz-1601A10) 100 Francs Reverse Trial, PR65 Cameo NGC, Maz-1601AAll struck at the Paris mint. A museum-worthy set in all regards with all denominations exhibiting strong eye-appeal. Variances between coins include the degree to which they show cameo contrast, whether they are one-side gilt or both and the treatment of the non-coin side with regard to design. Perfectly suited for an advanced specialist, and very likely to attract significant attention from the non-French collector that seeks trophy items.
Estimate: 8000-12000 USD
Napoleon III gilt-copper Proof Uniface Trial Strike Essai Obverse and Reverse Gold Denomination Set 1855, 1) 5 Francs Obverse Trial, PR62 NGC, Maz-1626A2) 5 Francs Reverse Trial, PR62 NGC, Maz-1626A3) 10 Francs Obverse Trial, PR64 Cameo NGC, Maz-1618C4) 10 Francs Reverse Trial, PR65 Cameo NGC, Maz-1618C5) 20 Francs Obverse Trial, PR65 Cameo NGC, Maz-1611A6) 20 Francs Reverse Trial, PR66 Cameo NGC, Maz-1611A7) 50 Francs Obverse Trial, PR63 Cameo NGC, Maz-1606A8) 50 Francs Reverse Trial, PR64 Cameo NGC, Maz-1606A9) 100 Francs Obverse Trial, PR64 Cameo NGC, Maz-1601A10) 100 Francs Reverse Trial, PR65 Cameo NGC, Maz-1601AAll struck at the Paris mint. A museum-worthy set in all regards with all denominations exhibiting strong eye-appeal. Variances between coins include the degree to which they show cameo contrast, whether they are one-side gilt or both and the treatment of the non-coin side with regard to design. Perfectly suited for an advanced specialist, and very likely to attract significant attention from the non-French collector that seeks trophy items.
Estimate: 8000-12000 USD