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Rare Napoleon IV Pretender Silver Specimen Essai

Lot 223: FRANCE, Napoleon IV Pretender Silver Specimen Essai, 1874, 5 Francs, PCGS SP64, KMX-E44.2, Maz-1762

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  • Starting Bid: $3,400
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FRANCE, Napoleon IV Pretender Silver Specimen Essai, 1874, 5 Francs, PCGS SP-64. KMX-E44.2, Maz-1762. Obverse: Bust of Napoleon IV, Reverse: France coat-of-arms from Napoleon III Era. Napoleon IV was never installed as Emperor instead joined the British Army and died in 1879 in Africa battling the Zulu Natives. Please contact us if you'd like an email with pictures of the encapsulated coin.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Anne Dohrenwend
  • Lot #: 223
  • Listing #: 200371
  • Closed: Monday, August 3, 2020 5:14:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $4,000