FRANCE - FRANCE Louis XVIII (1814-1824). Test-piece of 5 centimes for the French colonies, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1824, A, Paris. Av. LOUIS XVIII KING - OF FRANCE. Bare-headed bust to left of Louis XVIII; below ESSAI. Rv. FRENCH COLONIES/ (different) (date) (workshop). King's cypher crowned and accosted by 5 - C. Lec.293 v. - VG.2561 v. - KM.E8; Bronze - 14.71 g - 27 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade (5), confounded in the assay category! PCGS SP63BN (59843022). On a thick blank, with right-hand test. Retains some of its original red colour, with a brown patina forming. 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.