GUINEA. Medallic Aluminum 5 Franc, 1894. PCGS PROOF-55 Gold Shield.

Lec-4; KM-X3. A RARE issue, often referred to as a pattern, that was struck for the French entrepreneur Olivier de Sanderval during his attempt to establish in the area. This example, lightly handled as most are, retains bright flash in the fields and the compliment of a bold strike. A mark above GR.A. on the reverse is notable for the sake of completeness.