France
Louis XVIII bronze Essai 40 Francs 1815-A MS65 Brown NGC, Paris mint, Maz-718b var. (bronze). A laureate bust of the King by Gatteaux with excellent design features and bluish-brown patina. A lustrous and scarce pattern struck at the Paris Mint with the rooster privy mark and a lettered edge, unlisted as such in Mazard. Sold with an old sales envelope.
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD