France: Louis Philippe I gold Proof Essai 100 Francs ND (1831) PR63 Cameo NGC,...

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Choice Essai Louis Philippe I 100 Francs

Louis Philippe I gold Proof Essai 100 Francs ND (1831) PR63 Cameo NGC, KM-Unl., Maz-1057a (R5), VG-2747. Raised edge lettering. An exceptional representative of this inordinately rare 100 Franc Essai type, impressively preserved in a choice technical state. The only example certified by NGC to date, this specimen combines pleasantly frosted features with a deeply mirrored shimmer in the fields to achieve a clear cameo contrast discernible from every angle of inspection. The addition of warm copper-gold tone adds further character and a sense of age to this formidable offering. We note that this selection represents the first of its type that we have encountered to date, with only a handful having come to market in the last two decades. A coin certain to add considerable prestige to whichever collection it ultimately enters.

Ex. Numismatica Genevensis Auction 2 (November 2002, Lot 418)

From the Paramount Collection

Metal: Gold
Diameter: 34mm

More information about French Coins. See also: France World Coin Nationality.

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