FRANCE, Second Empire. Napoléon IV. Pretender, 1873-1879. Æ Essai de 10 Centimes (30mm, 9.67 g, 5h). Charles Wurden’s (Brussels) mint; différent: angel’s head. Dated 1874 E. NAPOLEON IV (star) EMPEREUR, bare head left / EMPIRE FRANCAIS, crown; 10 CES flanking. Mazzard 1768; KM (X) 39. In NGC encapsulation 6924486-008, graded MS 65 BN. Top pop.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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