FRANCE, Second Empire. Napoléon III. 1852-1870. Proof AR Essai de 1 Franc (23mm, 4.99 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents anchors. Dated 1866 E. NGC PF 64.CNG Feature Auction 127 World, Silver Estimate: $ 4 000 |
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FRANCE, Second Empire. Napoléon III. 1852-1870. Proof AR Essai de 1 Franc (23mm, 4.99 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents anchors. Dated 1866 E. NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR, laureate head left / EMPIRE FRANÇAIS, crowned, mantled, and collared coat-of-arms over crossed scepters; 1 F flanking; (anchor) 1866 (anchor) below. Edge: reeded. Mazard 1673 var. (edge); KM –. Deep iridescent toning. In NGC encapsulation 6909501-009, graded PF 64. |