FRANCE - FRANCE Louis XVIII (1814-1824). Trial of 5 francs, 1815 competition, 2nd type by Droz, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1815, A, Paris. Av. LOUIS XVIII KING - OF FRANCE. Bust in uniform left, with the order of the Holy Spirit; below signature DROZ F. Rv. PIECE DE CINQ FRANCS. Within a wreath formed of two branches of laurel, the crowned shield of France; in the exergue (different) (date) (workshop). G.602b - Maz.730a - VG.2445 - Théret/Taillard 2022.b.4 ; Copper - 37 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade (2)! From Jean Vinchon Numismatique, fixed price list XI, 1956, No. 494, then from the R. Margolis collection, Stack's Bowers sale, September 2025, No. 43443. PCGS SP64BN (49880919). Special strike (SP) with smooth edge. In mint condition, only 2 minimal bag marks on the right. Nice old brown patina. Almost corner flower.