Image Information
| Type | Coin |
| Title | Lot 30514 |
| Date | 1815 |
| Country | France |
| Service Catalog # | 661000 |
| Denomination | 5 Francs |
| Description | Napoleon copper Essai 5 Francs 1815-A, Maz-568B, MS64 Brown NGC. A superb pattern 5 Francs by Droz featuring the Emperor facing right. Struck following the first restoration of Louis XVIII for the period known as The Hundred Days. Very rare and a most appealing example with mahogany-brown surfaces and a hint of luster in the legends. Realized $4,112.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
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