Triton XIX, Lot: 2339. Estimate $10000. Sold for $80000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Royal (Restored). Henri V. Prétendant et comte de Chambord, 1820-1883. AV Essai de 5 Francs (38mm, 40.98 g, 6h). Bruxelles (Brussels) mint. Dies by Capel. Dated 1871. Bare head left / Crowned coat-of-arms within wreath. Cf. Guilloteau 2731 (for type in silver); Mazard 926a; KM (X) 37.2b. Proof, some hairlines. Extremely rare, possibly unique.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Goldberg (12 September 2006), lot 3593; Maison Palombo (1 May 2004), lot 411.