FRANCE - FRANCE Louis XVIII (1814-1824). Single-issue test of 40 francs Or by Droz, Frappe spéciale (SP) ND (1815), Paris. Av. LOUIS XVIII - KING OF FRANCE. Nude bust right; below signature DROZ F. Rv. Smooth with central point and scroll. G.1087 - Maz.717 - VG.2418 - TT.2040.a.1 ; Bronze - 7,79 g - 26 mm - 12 h Top Pop: the most beautiful graded specimen! PCGS SP64BN (49960544). Special strike (SP) with smooth edge. Beautiful shiny brown patina. Minor handling marks. Superb at Fleur de coin. According to Théret and Taillard, this single-sided type of obverse was struck because Droz was late for the competition deadline and its reverse corner was not yet ready. This obverse was later associated with various reverses