FRANCE. 100 Franc Essai, 1929. NGC MS-64.KM-E55; Maz-2538; VG-5220; Gad-1142. By Abel La Fleur. Bold-featured oak-laurel crowned Liberty head left; Reverse: Montage of double cornucopia, winged caduceus, "CENT - FRANCS". Edge raised: "LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE". A sublime pattern issue, preserved with vivid orange-tinged coloration and marvelously smooth surfaces. <strong>VERY RARE</strong>, one of only 15 struck in gold, with the last auction appearance coming in a June 2011 Kunker auction.NGC MS-64.