FRANCE. Kingdom (First Restoration). Copper 5 Francs Essai (Pattern), 1815. Paris Mint. Louis XVIII. PCGS Genuine--Lacquer, Unc Details.Maz-743 (R2); Gad-610.(b); T&T-2023.2. Possibly by Jean Georges Dubois. Weight: 23.11 gms. Plain edge. Featuring a very expressive bust of the king with heavily styled hair, this <strong>VERY RARE</strong> unsigned pattern issue has been attributed to Montagny in the past, but the authors of T&T have pointed to Dubois as far more likely.<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 Platt in 1955 for $25.50).Ex: Maison Platt FPL 8 (6/1955) Lot # 287.Ex: Palace Collections of Egypt [King Farouk] (Sothebys - 3/1954) Lot # 2186 (part of).
