FRANCE, First Empire. Napoléon II. Imperial claimant, 1815-1832. CU Essai de 5 Francs (37mm, 21.86 g, 6h). By Wurden & Brichaut, Brussels(?). Dated 1816, though struck after 1860. UNC.

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Lot: 974. Estimated: $ 100

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FRANCE, First Empire. Napoléon II. Imperial claimant, 1815-1832. CU Essai de 5 Francs (37mm, 21.86 g, 6h). By Wurden & Brichaut, Brussels(?). Dated 1816, though struck after 1860. NAPOLEON II EMPEREUR, bare head left / EMPIRE FRANÇAIS, 5/ FRANCS/ ESSAI within wreath; (star) 1816 (star) in exergue. Le Franc 2809.5; Mazard 637b. Brown surfaces. UNC.


Closing Date and Time: 2 April 2025 at 15:24:20 ET.

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