France 1815 5 francs KM-Pn29

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from the Stack's Bowers 2024 ANA sale, lot 42189
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This specimen was lot 42189 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2024), where it sold for $4,800. The catalog description[1] noted, "FRANCE. Silver 5 Francs Essai (Pattern), 1815. Brussels Mint. Louis XVIII. NGC MS-62. By François Trebuchet. Edge: "TITRE NEUF DIXIEMES * POIDS VINGT-CINQ GRAMMES" in raised lettering. A VERY SCARCE and attractive Pattern type, struck later than the noted date based on the use of raised lettering on the edge, indicative of manufacture after 1830, and on the overall high quality of production. Attractively patinated and glossy, with minimal wispiness in line with the assigned grade." The SCWC lists numerous patterns (KM Pn 22 thru Pn30) struck on the occasion of Louis' restoration to the throne of France in 1815. Others likely exist. Guilloteau lists many patterns but some are actually fantasies struck outside the mint.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 25 g, 0.900 fine silver, 37 mm diameter, edge lettered TITRE NEUF DIXIEMES * POIDS VINGT-CINQ GRAMMES, designed by François Trebuchet.

Catalog reference: KM Pn29, Maz-749; VG-2463.

Source:

  • Guilloteau, Victor, Monnaies Françaises, Colonies 1670-1942 et Metropole 1774-1942, Versailles, 1942.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2024 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, featuring The Emilio M. Ortiz Collection, The Richard Margolis Collection and The Rutherford Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.

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