Saarland: German Republic State gold Proof Essai 100 Franken 1955-(a) PR67+ Cameo NGC,...
Description
German Republic State gold Proof Essai 100 Franken 1955-(a) PR67+ Cameo NGC, Paris mint, KM-E7, J-N804, Schaaf-S393. Mintage: 50. Perhaps the most sought-after numismatic production under the Saarland banner; the rare gold trial pieces of the 1955 100 Franken, which was the largest denomination issue coined for Saarland, struck in copper-nickel for circulation purposes. The limited mintage ensures fleeting opportunities for acquisition; this issue last appeared at Heritage as a part of the Archipelago Collection from 2022. The specimen on offer is the sole-finest certified example across all major grading parties, obviously quite significant as such.Metal: Gold
Diameter: 24mm
AGW: 0.3299oz
Melt Value: $1,430.78
Gold Spot: $4,337/oz (12-30-2025 4:51AM CT)
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000.
Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.
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