Triton XIX, Lot: 2334. Estimate $2000. Sold for $25000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Royal (Restored). Louis XVIII, with Philippe d’Auvergne. 1814-1824. AV Essai de 5 Francs (38mm, 39.85 g, 12h). Bruxelles (Brussels) mint; mm: angel’s head. Dies by Trebuchet and Werdun. Struck 1815 (though struck later 19th century). Laureate head of Louis left / Bust of Philippe left, wearing military uniform. Guilloteau –; cf. Mazard 750 (for type in silver); KM –. Superb EF, prooflike surfaces with minor hairlines.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Renaissance Auctions (6 December 2000), lot 591.