1867 P25 Fr Maz-1745 Essai $5 SP(PCGS#72799)
1867 P25 Fr Maz-1745 Essai $5 SP (PCGS#72799)
August 2018 ANA World Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 20497
- 等级
- PR61
- 价格
- 99,046
- 详细说明
- Important Dual-Denominated Pattern in Gold FRANCE. 25 Franc, 1867. NGC PROOF-61. Maz-1745; KM-E29. Obverse: Laureate bust of Napoleon III, "BARRE" below; Reverse: "5 DOLLARS 25 FRANCS" in a circle of dots, "OR. ESSAI MONETAIRE" around, date below. This pattern by Barre was struck for a monetary conference held in Paris in 1867. A similar one (Maz-1746) was also struck with the reverse legend "10 FLORINS 25 FRANCS". The conference was a failure, but eventually the Latin Monetary Union included many of the smaller countries of Europe. Mazard (presumably in error) states that this pattern has a plain edge, but this specimen is reeded. Handling on both sides determines the grade, but no deep marks impede the surfaces. Extremely popular and highly coveted as a type. Estimate: $12,000 - $16,000. NGC PROOF-61. Click here for certification details from NGC.