Napoleon III white metal Essai 5 Francs 1853-A MS64 NGC, Paris mint, Maz-1631 (silver). With mintmark of Charles-Louis Dierickx, Mint Master (1845-1860). An undoubtable rarity as the single known example on both the NGC and PCGS census. A silver-gunmetal hue encompasses both faces and is met with a lively champagne toning upon the lower fields. On the cusp of a Gem designation, the legends, motif, and portrait of Napoleon III are soundly struck and retain full details. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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