France
Louis XVIII bronze Essai 5 Francs 1815-A MS64 Brown NGC, Paris mint, Maz-730A. A spectacular bronze example featuring the uniformed bust of Louis XVIII and a frosted reverse shield. Beautiful, with uniformly toned, mahogany-brown surfaces that are incredibly smooth and present small instances of vibrant, reddish luster peeking through. Seldom encountered and sure to pique the interest of the pattern collector. Sold with an old sales envelope.
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD