Five Exceptional French Gold Essais

CNG 108, Lot: 906. Estimate $5000. Sold for $15000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Royal (Restored). Louis Philippe. 1830-1848. AV Essai de 10 Francs (16.5mm, 6h). Paris mint. Dies by Domard. Dated 1830. Laureate bust left / Denomination within wreath. Guilloteau 2759; Mazard 1083; KM –. In NGC encapsulation, 3748108-002, graded PF 63 Ultra Cameo. Rare.

From the Jonathan K. Kern Collection, purchased from Wade Hinderling.