France: Napoleon III gold Proof Essai 100 Francs 1855-A AU Details (Obverse Repaired, Edge Filed) NGC,...

Description

Napoleon III gold Proof Essai 100 Francs 1855-A AU Details (Obverse Repaired, Edge Filed) NGC, Paris mint, cf. KM786.1 (for standard issue), Gad-1135, Maz-1600 (R4). Plain edge. Obverse mintmark. A fantastic experimental issue where the Paris mintmark was placed on the obverse and the Mint Master privy is situated on the reverse. Rarely does this prized Essai (though Essai is not explicitly stated on the coin) come up for auction; the damage found on this piece will keep the price relatively modest, as nice UNC examples bring significant sums. A perfect opportunity for a more budget-conscious specialist of the series to attain this coveted variant at a more reasonable price point.

Metal: Gold
Diameter: 35mm
AGW: 0.9334oz
Melt Value: $3,829.74
Gold Spot: $4,103/oz (10-23-2025 3:53AM CT)

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

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000.

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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