FRANCE. Kingdom (First Restoration). Silver 5 Francs Essai (Pattern), 1815. Paris Mint. Louis XVIII. PCGS SPECIMEN-64.cf. Maz-729 (plain edge); Gad-601.(b); T&T-2022.a.1. By Jean-Pierre Droz. Weight: 25.05 gms. Lettered edge (lis). A stunning offering that Margolis acquired from Florange in 1964 along with many other <strong>RARITIES</strong> that all exhibit the same type of alluring toning throughout, it exhibits a very basic entry for the type in T&T. Accordingly, the authors note that no surviving examples could be located. With this tremendous work from the hand of Droz, the type can now be considered absolutely confirmed. A true jewel to behold and on the cusp of Gem status.<strong>To view all items from the Richard Margolis Collection, click <a href="https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots?sort=auction_date_lot_number_asc&search=Richard+Margolis+Collection&limit=96&lots_range=upcoming"> here.</a></strong>From the Richard Margolis Collection (acquired from Jules Florange & Cie in Paris on 6 November 1964 for $400).
