FRANCE. Empire. White Metal 20 Francs Essai (Pattern), 1807-Q. Perpignan Mint. Napoleon I. PCGS SPECIMEN-63.cf. Fr-487-92 (for regular issue); cf. KM-A687 (same); cf-Gad-1023 (same); cf. F-514 (same); cf. T&T-1086.3 (for a similar essai for a 40 Francs). Weight: 2.37 gms. Though not listed by the authors of T&T, this example is quite similar to a 40 Francs trial from the same mint for 1807. Highly interestingly, however, Perpignan did not strike either this denomination or the 40 Francs for that year. <strong>VERY RARE</strong> and intriguing, with an appealing olive-gray hue throughout.<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 Émile Bourgey on 14 January 1956 for 85¢).
