FRANCE. Empire. Copper 5 Francs Trial, 1812-A. Paris Mint. Napoleon I. PCGS AU-58.cf. Dav-85 (for regular issue); cf. Sobin-58 (same); cf. KM-694.1 (same); cf. Gad-584 (same); cf. F-307/41 (same); T&T-1061.1 (this coin cited & illustrated). Weight: 22.41 gms. An <strong>EXTREME RARITY</strong>, the authors T&T mention this specific coin when referring to the concept that dies, before being delivered to minting workshops, would be tested upon copper planchets. Accordingly, this example serves as proof of such occurrences.<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 ARS Time in 2013 for $2,880).Ex: ARS Time eAuction I (4/2013) Lot 201.
