Faustin I silver Pattern 100 Centimes 1849 AU58 NGC, KM-Pn43 or KM-Pn44, Fonrobert-Unl., Guttag-2199A, Arroyo-HA#P55. Plain edge. By all indications an extremely rare pattern from the beginning of Faustin's reign as emperor, entirely absent from public auction records from the past several decades, and the present piece standing as the sole certified example. Exhibiting only light rub on the highest points of the design, the features appear near medallic in execution with a lightly golden tone over argent fields. Sold with old Joseph Lepczyk dealer tag.

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