FRANCE, Royal (Restored). Louis XVIII. 1814-1824. WM Essai de 5 Francs (38mm, 16.11 g, 6h). Paris mint. Dies by Gatteaux. Dated 1815 A. LOUIS XVIII ROI DE FRANCE, laureate head left; 1815 * below / PIECE DE 5 FRANCS, crowned coat-of-arms; A and rooster below; all within collar. Mazzard 733d; KM Pn24 var. (metal). Hairlines, a few scratches. AU. Rare.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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