FRANCE - FRANCE Louis XVIII (1814-1824). Trial of 5 francs, 1815 competition, by Michaut, 1st retouch with large signature, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1815, A, Paris. Av. LOUIS XVIII KING - OF FRANCE. Nude bust left; Michaut signature below. Rv. Écu de France couronné, accosté de 5 - F, entre deux branches de laurier, au-dessous (différent) (date) (atelier). VG.- (cf. 2454, silver) - Maz.- (cf. 737a, silver) - G.- (cf. 608b, silver) - Franc 2031.a.4.X; Gilt copper - 37 mm - 12 h Top Pop (2): this is the most beautiful graded example! From the Richard Margolis collection, following a purchase from Marc Gimbert, at the XXIVe rencontres numismatiques de Nice, on 17 October 1999 during a visit to France, and previously from the collection of Monsieur de M., VSO Burgan 40, 22 May 1997, no. 682. PCGS SP61 (49883575). Special strike (SP) on gilt copper blank, with smooth edge. Minor scratches and hairlines otherwise a very detailed copy, with a gilt patina with greenish highlights. Superb at Fleur de coin. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.